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Contents
FEATURE CARS REGULAR FEATURES

Body And Soul 012 052 Front End 008
Air-slammed BMW E46 blends Pandem Retro Renault 5 Turbo; life-size Lego
bodywork with cool Soul Red paint Lambo; Nissan Juke rally concept
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Girl Power 052

Pink Focus RS track car with a Cosworth
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heart proves girls can take on the big boys
Top 10 Fast Fiestas 027 065
With 2021 the Fiesta XR2’s 40th birthday 058
we look back at the best of the breed Renault Megane RS Buying Guide 065
The top tips and buying advice to bag
036 yourself a fantastic French flyer!
Brave Heart 058

It takes balls of steel to swap an RB26
engine into a Hakosuka Skyline...
Minor Threat
Lincoln Whiddett’s mental MX-5 proves
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he’s just as mad as his tyre-shredding Dad! Subaru Impreza Tuning Guide 070
Fast Car’s essential guide to tuning
042 your Classic Impreza
Staff Rides 089
More modified shenanigans with the
motors from the Fast Car fleet
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The hottest gear this month 079 Here’s how to get your favourite mag
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defining car culture 007

UP FRONT Tuning news from around the world
RETRO RENAULT
WE’RE LOVING THIS RETRO-REVOLUTION AT THE MOMENT, AND THIS COULD BE THE COOLEST
REVIVAL OF A CULT CLASSIC YET, AS LOS ANGELES-BASED LEGENDE AUTOMOBILES REVEALS
THEIR TAKE ON A GALLIC HOT HATCH ICON
Who doesn’t love a Renault 5 turbo? Built by a trio of French custom car a twin exhaust system and LED light
The boxy French hatch was a true ‘80s builders, now based in Los Angeles USA clusters. There’s more LEDs at the front
hot hatch hero. Its basic premise of a big and known as Legende Automotive, the too, combined with a deep front bumper
boosted, small displacement engine in a Turbo 3 is a modern day interpretation and one-piece front grille.
chassis that weighed little more than an of the legendary R5 Turbo. Much like the Inside the restomod theme continues,
empty crisp packet (with about the same way that Singer works its magic with aging with the square-edged dash getting a
crash-protection too), was an intoxicating Porkers, the Turbo 3 will be picking up modern makeover with an multifunction
mix that couldn’t fail to slap grins on the where the Turbo 2 left off, but using the digital screen replacing the speedo
faces of all that got behind the wheel. But latest engineering tech to make it lighter clocks and a sequential shifter replacing
with many meeting their ends through and more potent than ever. the H-pattern gear stick. A pair of slimline
unplanned diversions into hedges, or The bodywork, although reminiscent bucket seats with harnesses complete
simply succumbing to the dreaded red of the Turbo 2 with its iconic wide the minimalist interior with a full rollcage
rot, it means good examples are hard to arches, has ditched the use of heavy adding the final flourish.
come by these days, so anyone wanting steel and has been made almost entirely There’s no word on what will be
to rekindle their love-affairs with one of from lightweight carbon-fibre. It’s also powering the Turbo 3, but it will certainly
these French fancies will pay dearly for it, much wider than the original, which has remain mid-mounted, as per the Turbo 2,
as prices have gone through the roof. allowed the fitment of 8x16in wheels at and rear-wheel drive. Speculation hints
But if you do have pockets deep enough the front and gargantuan 11x17in rims at that it will likely be a turbocharged four-
to relive your past, there is now another the rear – the original had tiny 14in rims cylinder of some sort pushing around
option that you might want to consider; all round! 400bhp, which in such a wild lightweight
one that mixes the best of the old school A larger rear wing and a two-piece machine such as this, should prove
but brings it bang up to date. diffuser grace the rear end, along with suitably hilarious! We love it!
“The Turbo 3 will pick up where
the Turbo 2 left off but using the
latest engineering tech”
LEGO BUILD FULL-SIZE LAMBO!

We all dream of one day owning a supercar and, for many, Lamborghini life-size Sian out of the company’s iconic plastic bricks. Using over 400,000
is the cream of the crop. The outrageous styling, ear-splitting noise and bricks and weighing 2,200kg (more than the real car!), the model took 15
utter ridiculousness is everything a supercar should be. Unfortunately, few people 8660 hours to develop and construct. The final model is built to
of us will ever be lucky enough to achieve that dream, especially if the the exact proportions of the real thing with the body panels comprised
Lambo in question is the limited edition Sian. At a cool £3 million, it’s a car of an intricate fabric of bespoke interlocking hexagonal LEGO Technic
that is out of reach to all but the most minted of petrolheads, however, elements. There’s even a full interior made of LEGO too! With no plans to
there may be hope for us yet, and it comes from a rather unlikely place… offer the life-size car as a kit for sale, we’ll just have to take inspiration from
Danish toy giant LEGO has collaborated with the Italian car guru to build a it and build our own – now where did I put that LEGO set?

UP FRONT Tuning news from around the world
Juke rally raider meets its

grandfather: the East Africa
PUT YOUR
Rally winning 240Z
JUKES UP
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of
Nissan’s victory in the East Africa Rally in the
iconic 240Z, Nissan has released sketches
hybrid powertrain allowing greater efficiency
as well as offering additional instant torque to
enhance its performance in all conditions, it
which show what a contemporary Nissan rally would be a serious machine. “The Juke Rally
car based on the Juke crossover might look Tribute Concept celebrates an iconic moment
like. The road-going Juke has always been a in Nissan’s heritage, with the participation
bit of an odd-ball for petrolheads, falling into and victory of the legendary 240Z in the East
a bit of a no-mans’ land where it wasn’t butch African Rally in 1971,” says Nissan’s Vice
enough to worry the traditional SUV brigade, President Brand and Customer Experience,
or fast and sexy enough to lure people away Coralie Musy. “As well as celebrating that
from their hot hatches and coupes. But this victory, it reflects Nissan’s pioneering history
new concept adds bags of aggression to in crossovers, striking design and electrified
the Juke and transforms it into a hard-hitting powertrains. We’re delighted to celebrate
mug-plugger! With enlarged wheels with the 50th anniversary of the victory of that
knobbly tailor-made off-road tyres, bolt-on remarkable achievement with these striking
arch extensions and additional LED spotlights images.” We’d love to see this concept
mounted to the roof and bonnet it looks every become a reality to see if it could repeat the
inch the rally challenger. Powered by an electric success of its 240Z ancestor!
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Words Daniel Bevis Photography Dan Sherwood
Phil Moore may be ‘just an average dude who likes cars’ but, as this
Soul Red widebody E46 demonstrates, his modifying prowess is
BODY &
anything but average…
BMW E46
& SOUL
Defining car culture 013
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Phil’s BBS RS 16 rims

have been stepped up to
18in with custom lips
There’s a lot of posturing and peacocking on the show car

scene. It’s natural, it goes with the territory – after all, every one of
us approaches this hobby from different directions, and we all have
different hopes, styles, methods and aspirations; some are interested
in out-and-out speed, others prefer a pristine finish, some chase the
latest fashion-forward mods, and there will always be people who root
the whole thing in nostalgia and sepia-tinted yearning. It stands to 12.5in wide rear wheels
reason that a certain percentage of those who build cars specifically to wear 295-section tyres
be show-stoppers will have an extrovert nature to their character, it’s all
part of the recipe. But it truly is refreshing to speak to somebody like was an E36 328i cabriolet which he also bagged with Air Lift hardware,
Phil Moore, who’s fortunate enough to own the startlingly excellent and treated to so many piquant custom mods that it earned a feature
Pandem E46 you see before you. He’s not concerned with being in our sister mag Performance BMW back in 2019.
Insta-famous or winning all the trophies, he’s simply a fella with a The E36 certainly gave him a taste for BMWs; nowadays he’s daily-
perfectionist eye who knows what he likes. “I’m just an average dude driving an F80 M3, but he was itching for another project to get his
who likes cars – fast ones, slow ones, wide ones, low ones,” he says. teeth into, and this particular Beemer came up at just the right time.
And we can all appreciate that. Underneath the glitz and glamour, this car actually started life as a
When he embarked upon this project, then, it wasn’t with one eye
on a mag feature or an inner-circle slot at any show you care to mention
– it was all based on the fact that he liked E46s, he liked wide cars, and
he felt like smooshing those two ideas together. “I had the vision in
my head from the start, and this has come out pretty much exactly like
I imagined,” he says. Which is just the sort of pleasing result you can
hope for when you take your time and follow a methodical line, as
he has done. It helps, of course, that Phil has a little form in this area.
Indeed, he’s been modding from day one: his first car was a Renault
Clio, which ended up decked on coilovers with some green neons
providing that eerie Hulk upskirt, before moving on to a Mk5 Golf that
he shod with OZ Futura splits, kitted out with a Mk7 GTD interior, and
dropped into the weeds on Air Lift Performance suspension. From this
point onward, bags became something of a theme; Phil’s next beau
BMW E46
“I’m just an average

dude who likes cars –
fast ones, slow ones,
wide ones, low ones”
TAKUMINURI
We just love the colour choice on Phil’s car. Soul Red
Crystal is a truly beautiful OEM shade by Mazda that’s
totally wasted on the likes of the CX-7 SUV, and we’ve
been waiting to see when someone will apply it to
a proper modded project. Soul Red has been doing
the rounds on various mainstream Mazdas for a few
years now, but this new Crystal variant is an evolution
of the formula – a 3-stage pearl paint, the base layer
contains two different types of aluminium flakes:
one that reflects light like a regular metallic, and
another which absorbs light, thus giving the shade
an unparalleled depth. The middle coat is translucent
and the top coat is clear, creating the impression of
an almost liquid-like appearance. Mazda calls this
approach ‘takuminuri’ – this translates as ‘paint by
master craftsman’, the aim being to make production
cars look like hand-painted masterpieces. And
given that Phil’s BMW actually is a hand-painted
masterpiece, the effect has all the more impact.

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325Ci, and that 2.5-litre M54 is still lurking beneath the bonnet today.
“Unlike a lot of people in the scene, I don’t really build cars to go
fast,” he shrugs, “and on the occasions I do get to drive them, I like to
cruise around and relax. I always like to look back at a car and have the
thought in my head of, ‘Yeah, that looks awesome’. Obviously it needs
to run well, but I’ve never been too concerned about going really fast
everywhere.”
Perhaps an unusual statement for an F80 M3 owner to come out
with, but it’s an approach that actually makes a lot of sense. If the
daily-driver is the hysterical horsepower freak, then the project car can
have more of a focus on the details, and that’s precisely the path he’s
followed here. And as we’ve already learned, Phil knew where he was
headed with this one, right from the get-go.
“I’d always liked the idea of building a widebody car, and when this
particular E46 came up for sale in October 2019, I just had to have it,”
he recalls. “Especially as I knew the previous owner and the car’s life
beforehand. I was a big fan of the Pandem kits on the E46s and was
really keen to build one. This 325Ci had previously been a show car, Recaro Sportster CS seats
although when I bought it, it came completely standard other than the were the first mods to be
air-ride. I think I paid around £2,500 for it.” fitted to Phil’s Beemer
A great little blank canvas then, and the plans were bubbling up
rapidly for how to progress through the project. Keen to get cracking coming thick and fast.
right away, Phil ordered the Pandem widebody kit in the blink of an “After the car was back on the ground, along came the custom
eye; while he was waiting for that magnificent jigsaw puzzle of parts to exhaust, rollcage, rear lights, steering wheel, carbon sideskirt
be squeezed through the letterbox by his baffled postie, he grabbed extensions… all the fluffy stuff,” says Phil. “This was all done at the
himself some Recaro Sportster CS seats, and these were the first of the start of 2020 and was finished just as Covid hit.” Yep, it’s a story
upgrades to be fitted. Not a bad starting point, right? we’re hearing time and time again from people across the scene –
When the collection of Rocket Bunny-branded boxes arrived, the we were all blindsided by the sudden rush of the virus, and it took a
car was handed to Frank at The Drop Shop to have the wideboy kit little while to tiptoe our way through. But soon enough Phil found his
expertly fitted, and of course those massive arches needed something path again and, fast-forwarding to June 2021, the Pandem E46 was
fat to fill them. “I actually bought these BBS wheels from Frank, when down at Busted Knuckle Customs for a full repaint. The colour choice
I was about five seconds away from ordering a set from Norway,” Phil
says. “These then went off to Dan at Wheel Unique to be refinished, The wheel to arch ratio is
so we could get them back and fitted to ensure everything would fit spot on when the BM is
and the kit was OK before final welding.” fully aired out
The finish of the wheels is supremely detailed, with the RS 16s being
stepped up to 18in in staggered widths (10.5in-wide at the front, a
girthsome 12.5in out back), and they’re packing custom bubble
lips as well as centres that are powder-coated in metallic silver with
a smoked clearcoat, genuine BBS Design Line caps, polished hex
centres, polished hardware, and polished valve caps. Fair to say that
Phil’s into his wheels – and he’s also a details man. The brief he gave to
Dan mirrors the obsession with detail found throughout the build. And
with the E46 sitting pretty over its new rolling stock, the mods started
There’s even a
coating of Soul
Red on the Recaro
seat backs
BMW E46
The door cards have been
custom made in carbon
It’s safe to say that Phil’s not a fan of

Ghettowxrkz steering back seat drivers...
wheel gives serious
scene points
is absolutely killer, with Phil opting for Mazda’s Soul Red Crystal [see
boxout on previous spread], and the fresh new look has fully revivified
the BMW for the 2021 show season.
Don’t go thinking it’s finished, though. For someone with Phil’s eye
for perfection, there’s always something else on the to-do list. “There’s
one thing that bugs me, and that’s the fact the arch line of the Pandem
kit is higher than the standard arch line,” he muses. “Therefore, when
I originally had the idea of doing the car I wanted a really flush arch-
to-lip fitment; however, the wheels bottom out on the tubs so it would

HOT RIDE
TECH SPEC:
BMW E46 325CI
ENGINE: 2.5-litre, M54B25 straight-six, K&N panel filter,
custom cat-back exhaust system with quad tails
TRANSMISSION: ZF 5-speed manual
SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance suspension with 3P

management, Air Lift adjustable top mounts, fully adjustable
rear camber arms, custom-made rear toe adjustment plates,
Powerflex polybushed front and rear arms
BRAKES: E46 M-Sport brakes – calipers powder-coated

black
WHEELS & TYRES: 10.5x18in (front) and 12.5x18in (rear)

BBS RS 16 with custom bubble lips – stepped up and
finished by Dan at Wheel Unique, centres powder-coated in
metallic silver with smoked clearcoat, genuine BBS Design
Line caps, polished hex centres, polished hardware, polished
valve caps, 245/30/18 (f) and 295/30/18 (r) Bridgestone
Potenza tyres
EXTERIOR: Rocket Bunny Pandem widebody kit, Rocket

Bunny ducktail spoiler, Mazda Soul Red Crystal paint
(3-stage pearl), SSDD M3 CS-style front bumper with
take a brave man with an angle grinder to get it much lower! But that carbon-fibre spoiler, SSDD Motorsport carbon M3-style rear
doesn’t mean it won’t eventually happen…” diffuser, SSDD carbon sideskirt extensions, E46 M3 mirrors,
Well yes, he doesn’t strike us as a chap who shies away from tasks facelift LED taillights, projector lens headlights with LED
bulb upgrade
simply because they look a bit tricky. He’s probably out there with the
grinder as we speak. And as for all that stuff about cruising around INTERIOR: Recaro Sportster CS seats with body-colour
slowly and relaxing – yeah, we reckon things are about to get a whole shells, black nappa leather, carbon airbag covers, handles
lot more hectic. The M54B25 straight-six may be largely stock right and bases, half-cage powder-coated matte black, one-off
carbon doorcards, carbon handbrake handle and C6 carbon
now, aside from a K&N panel filter and that raucous custom quad-tail dash trims, retrimmed gaiters and armrest with M colour
exhaust, but there’s more coming here too. “It’s a really reliable, solid stitching, Ghettowxrkz steering wheel, upgraded LED
engine that I’ve found no need to play with… yet,” he says, with a interior lighting, M Sport gear knob, Dynavin 7in-screen
malevolent smirk. “And yes, despite saying before that I’m not overly head unit with sat-nav and Bluetooth, upgraded door
bothered about going everywhere really fast, I am very tempted to speakers
turbo the car. Make it a bit of an animal.” THANKS: “Thanks to Frankie Wright at The Drop Shop
You know what they say – if there’s any doubt, there is no doubt. for the unbelievable hard work on the Pandem kit: cutting,
Once the seed of an idea like that has been sown, it can’t help but welding, fitting and painting. Thanks also to Dan at Wheel
grow and blossom. And Phil’s not out to impress anyone here, he’s Unique for the flawless job on the wheels, Kiran Halsey, Joel
Kendall and all the guys at Busted Knuckle Customs for the
simply doing all of this to please himself, which is a very satisfying way amazing work on the respray, Josh and Laura at JJ Detailing
to live. Just an average dude who likes cars, and happens to be pretty for always making sure the car looked spotless for any show
bloody great at making really, really good ones.  or meet it actually got to go to during 2020 and the start of
2021 and lastly my girlfriend Lauren for putting up with me.”
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in the near future?
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As the blurb on the Players’ website at Britain’s premier historic motor with a backdrop of show cars. Sunday
says, this is the weekend where racing venue you’d have been laughed is a more chilled-out affair where the
modified cars can be found “disrupting out of town. Slowly but surely public track is used for displaying yet more
the manicured lawns and tranquillity perception of our scene is changing. draw-dropping rides. This year saw
of Goodwood Motor Circuit”. Hard to The creativity, style, ingenuity, and restrictions on numbers due to the
believe that the first Players Classic was above all else, atmosphere that is ongoing pandemic-related rules and
way back in 2013. It quickly became a evident in Lord March’s back yard it was testament to the popularity of
must-attend fixture on our calendars. over the now two-day event has done the show that it rapidly sold out. Whilst
20-years ago in the good old days, wonders for the gravitas and changing the crowds were noticeably smaller
we all revelled in the burnouts and face of our movement and that is in no and social distancing and hygiene
bad behaviour of the illegal cruise small part due to the careful selection, measures were rightly enforced, the
movement. It was a good laugh whilst liaison and hard work of the Players Players’ magic was still there and the
it lasted but the damage it caused to team. We salute you. broad church of automotive styles,
the image of modified cars was long- The formula for the event is now well ages and marques helped to create the
lasting. If you’d have predicted at the established with Saturday providing ‘anything goes’ relaxed vibe that we
time that tuner cars would be welcome track action and drift demonstrations have come to expect and love. ■
PLAYERS CLASSIC
KYZA CHIEF
Talk of the town was the extreme rear-engined, wide arched Mk2
Golf built by German tuners JP Performance. The concept was
originally penned by render artist extraordinaire and owner of Live
To Offend, Khyzyl Saleem (AKA the_kyza). It was a huge weekend
for Khyzyl, the angry-looking Dub was joined by the first UK LTO-
kitted E30 BMW owned by Parm Panesar of The Tuning Store, as
well as Khyzyl’s own tuned, dropped and Rotiformed RX-7.
‘OW FAST MISTER?

A cage, buckets, and a pair of harnesses has been
a staple approach forever. It looks great, saves
weight, and keeps you in place as you press on.
A lot of builds are starting to go way beyond that
though. Both Andy Devine’s ‘Mexorcist’ Escort and
Dave Carpenter’s Mk1 Fiesta both sported Quaife
sequential gearboxes, race-spec engines, and
centre-lock wheels. Bonkers!

OUT THERE
WHEELY GOOD SHOW:

It wouldn’t be a Players event without a The practice of stepping up rims
smattering of killer rolling stock. Aerodiscs through fitting larger outers continued,
were out in force more than ever before. as did utilising OEM wheels to create
Joining the Carrerra Bodyshop Mk4 custom splits. Liam O’Brien sported both
Escorts in the look, were Dave Carpenter techniques with his CR Customs 3-piece
with his peppermint green Mk1 Fiesta, Style 32 based beauts.
many of the old school Golfs and Lancias Rotiform continued with their bid for
rocking the ‘80s motorsport vibe, and world domination and the wheels were
of course the aforementioned LTO x JP- well represented from the modern-looking
Performance Mk2. 18in OZRs on Sean Reilly’s Clio RS 200,
Wheel whores of a retro persuasion were the flamboyant fluorescent pink USFs on
treated to the normal mix of BBS, Ronal, Liberty Walk EU’s new Supra to the retro
Compomotive, and Gotti period split-rims, forged IGS model on Jay Mac’s Mk2 Golf.
whilst the trusty old BBS RS was still well
represented, and the number of E-Series
magnesium motorsport rims seems to
grow by the year. Two stand out examples
of this aficionado approach were Andrew
Carter’s Gorgeous Red 16v Mk2 Golf that
took pride of place on JTech’s stand with
its gold E26 BBS wheels and the fabled
‘Mexorcist’ Mk2 Escort belonging to Andy
Devine with its 16in E48 centre-lock ex-
Sierra Touring Car hoops.
LIVERY-TASTIC!
Motorsport-inspired liveries
are still big news as you can
see in some of the pics. Andy
Cowley’s BTCC-inspired
Skoda Octavia Estate had it
nailed with full Tic-Tac livery
and 8.5x19in Team Dynamic
1.3 square setup tucked right
up there. (see right)
PLAYERS CLASSIC
FAST CAR TEN OF THE BEST
These are in no way in any order of preference but they
caught our eye for all the right reasons:
OWNER AND CAR: Andy Devine’s Ford Mk2 Escort (AKA The Mexorcist) OWNER AND CAR: Phil Morrison’s GT1 inspired Lamborghini Murcielago
SPEC AT A GLANCE: Julian Godfrey aluminium Cosworth YB producing LP640 (AKA The Slambo)
550bhp, 6-speed sequential Quaife gearbox with air shift, genuine carbon SPEC AT A GLANCE: 6.5 V12, custom ITBs, 6-speed manual conversion,
fibre roof, bonnet and 3D printed carbon fibre dash, 16in BBS E48 centre- RWD, 10.5x19in and 13x20in custom 3SDM wheels
lock wheels from a Touring Car Sierra
OWNER AND CAR: Sean Reilly’s Renault Clio RS 200 OWNER AND CAR: Liam O’Brien’s BMW F22 235I OWNER AND CAR: Dave Carpenter’s Ford Fiesta Mk1
SPEC AT A GLANCE: Mossy Green wrap, 18in SPEC AT A GLANCE: Gloss Hunter Green wrap by SPEC AT A GLANCE: Peppermint green,
Rotiform OZRs, Airlift 3P, Recaro CS seats trimmed Autowrap, Manchester, NVM Motorsport remap, 3 Advanced Engine Research all-steel Zetec ST170,
in leather and Alcantara with yellow OEM style piece CR custom wheels based on BMW Style 32s, 5-speed Quaife sequential gearbox, AP Racing
stitching, steering wheel reupholstered in Airlift 3P, half cage, Recaro Pole Position seats brakes, AP Racing pedal box, 15in Image centre-
Alcantara with matching yellow stitching lock wheels, front aerodiscs
OWNER AND CAR: JP Performance, Germany’s LTO X JP Performance Mk2 Golf OWNER AND CAR: Reece Parr’s BMW 700
SPEC AT A GLANCE: Rear-mounted VR6 engine and RWD, Rotiform splits, SPEC AT A GLANCE: VW Beetle floor pan and 1300 air-cooled engine, Airlift
exposed shifter, Kirkley seats 3P, 15in Centreline style wheels, 2002 Webasto full-length sunroof
OWNER AND CAR: Andy Cowley’s Skoda Octavia Estate OWNER AND CAR: Millie Robinson’s VW Beetle OWNER AND CAR: Amber O’Connor’s VW Lupo
SPEC AT A GLANCE: Corbeau Carbon Revenge Convertible 1.4 Sport
seats, half cage, Airlift V2, Team Dynamics 1.3 SPEC AT A GLANCE: Tan leather retrim, BBS RS, SPEC AT A GLANCE: Airlift 3P, Neptune green
8.5x19in wheels, Tic-Tac livery, 1.8T with WRC air, R-Line custom front bumper, ABT eyebrow leather, MTI 2 3 piece 16in split rims
inlet, side-exit exhaust spoilers

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A BIT OF POSH
Millie Robinson’s new Beetle fell into this classy category. With its moody dark grey
metallic paint contrasting with the copper coloured splits and quality tan leather it
looked more like a factory concept car than a modded example. Similarly, Amber
O’Connor’s Lupo 1.4 Sport was an exercise in subtlety; decked on 16in MTI 2s, its
crisp white paintwork contrasted nicely with the Neptune green leather. Nice!
PANDEM MANDEM
From one extreme to the other, aggressive body kits are
still popular. The LTO cars have certainly done their bit to
perpetuate this style and all manner of marques could be
found sporting the look. Many of the Japanese cars wore
them well including Liberty Walk’s Supra and a stunning pair
of Rocket Bunny equipped GT86s. Flying the European flag,
Phil Moore’s Pandem kitted E46 325i mixed it up with a classy
Soul Red metallic and BBS RS splits proving that sometimes
you can combine a couple of looks and strike gold.
SWEEDISH HORSEPOWER MAFIA

The other marque that seems to have gone crazy in recent
years is Volvo and looking at the examples on display at
Players over the weekend, we can see why. Tom Clarke’s
bagged and red-topped Amazon looked better than ever
following a recent refresh, while the Amber LS-powered 242
Coupe was a gorgeous addition to the show and a worthy
prize winner. Eslewhere a decked 240, 850 and 940 were all
worthy of their hallowed paddock space.
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TOP 10 FAST FIESTAS
Fast Fiestas
Top Ten
The cult of the hot hatch just wouldn’t be the same Fiesta will be inextricably intertwined with your past, which
without fast Fords. Even if you’re a die-hard follower of the is unsurprising given that the model popped into the top-
Golf, the 205 or the Civic (or any number of other options), it ten bestseller list back in 1977 and has pretty much stayed
can’t be denied that Ford has always put incredible effort into there ever since – it’s an enduring love affair, we just can’t get
making performance affordable for the person on the street, enough. And given that this year marks the 40th anniversary
and the Fiesta sits in the centre of this game-plan. Whether it’s of the XR2’s launch, we wanted to pull together a greatest-hits
feisty XR2s skulking in your local drive-thru or your grandma of fast Fiestas, from those halcyon days of 1981 right up to the
pootling to the shops in a Popular Plus, memories of the Ford present moment. Enjoy the ride.

TOP 10 FAST FIESTAS
Mk1 XR2
The 1973 oil crisis did a lot to shake up the global built to produce the Fiesta. The public lapped it was born. The Supersport had tested the water
car market. But even before then, Ford had been up, with over a million being sold by 1980. As to see if buyers would be keen on the idea of
looking into the development of a small, frugal was Ford’s style, a whole range of specifications a sporting variant – although with its lukewarm
model to tap into a shifting consumer mindset were available, from the spartan base model 1.3-litre engine, it was never as exciting to drive
– and they were going in hard, with the brief to to the slightly-less-grim Popular, the L, GL and as it was to look at. But with the XR2, Ford
create ‘the most outstanding small car the world S, Ghia (which had velour seats and simulated struck gold: as well as round headlights pinched
had ever seen’. Project Bobcat was the result; a walnut burr trim!), and the peppy Supersport. But from US-market Fiestas and a stylish bodykit, it
pint-sized hatchback with a new version of the the real fun started with the XR2, with its 1.6-litre promised 0-60mph in 9.3s and 105mph. Which
‘Kent’ crossflow engine, named ‘Valencia’ in engine, rakish graphics and pepperpot alloys. A mightn’t sound all that thrilling today, but this was
honour of the shiny new Spanish factory Ford whole generation of XR-obsessed boy racers very heady stuff in the Thatcher era.
Price today: £12,000
Top mods: There aren’t a lot of early Fiestas left,
because they all got driven to death or wrapped
around lampposts. So today the formula is to
accentuate and enhance rather than radically
alter, because these are appreciating classics
after all. We’d go with a set of twin 40 Weber
DCOE carbs, a Kent 224 cam and a Stage 2
head, along with some GAZ adjustable dampers.
Top contacts: Burton Power (burtonpower.com),
Webcon (webcon.co.uk), GAZ (gazshocks.com)
Mk2 XR2
The second-generation Fiesta didn’t really shake
up the formula too much. If it ain’t broke… etc.
Sales were strong, so the plan was to evolve
rather than, er, revolve. Cosmetically, the Mk2
had a more roundy face and a sharpened-up
interior, but shared its predecessor’s dimensions
and was still only offered as a three-door.
Different engines appeared, including the
first Fiesta diesel, and a constantly-variable
automatic gearbox arrived too. This generation
will probably be remembered most fondly for
the bewildering array of special editions that
were offered – Firefly, Dash, Finesse, Festival,
Holiday, Bonus, Olympus Sport… whatever your
preference in terms of random words written on
your car, there was a Mk2 Fiesta for you. And yes,
the XR2 evolved too – with 96bhp on tap from its
CVH engine (pinched from the Escort XR3) and Top mods: These engines have a pretty strong what everyone did in the nineties and drop an
a 5-speed gearbox, it was at once grown-up and bottom end, so if you muck about with the top RS Turbo engine in there! (If you can find one,
sophisticated, and youthful and silly. The bodykit a bit you can find surprising gains: adding that is…)
was much chunkier too, because Ford knew a Stage 2 head, Kent CVH 22 cams and twin Top contacts: Kent Cams (kentcams.com),
what played well on Southend seafront. 40s should find you an extra 25bhp, which is a Burton Power (burtonpower.com), Webcon
Price today: £6,000 massive percentage increase. Or you could do (webcon.co.uk)
TOP 10 FAST FIESTAS
XR2i
The Mk3 was based on a whole new platform motors were sufficiently frugal, while also having be entertaining as well as sensible. So there
– bigger, able to offer a five-door variant, proven reliability. (Shame, really – imagine a were actually two versions: the earlier 8v XR2i
revised engines, better suspension, the works. 1990s Fiesta with a 1960s Fiat soundtrack, that’d came with the old CVH installed, fitted with fuel
Ford shifted over a million of these in the first be ace.) Excitingly, there were also three – count injection and tweaked cams. But this was then
two years of production alone, and again there ’em! – sporty variants: the XR2i, the RS Turbo, replaced by the far superior XR2i 16v, which
were plenty of comically-named specials: Azura, and finally the RS1800, which cemented the had a 1.8-litre Zetec – and this is the one you
Quartz, Sapphire, Cabaret, Louisiana… credentials of the new family of Zetec engines. probably want, as the 8v wasn’t any quicker than
Ford experimented with Australian two-stroke The addition of the ‘i’ badge was significant. the Mk1. That said, Mk3 Fiestas have gone from
engines for the Mk3, but ultimately decided that The XR2i wasn’t just about fuel injection, it being everywhere to nowhere, so you might
the unit-shifting small-capacity four-cylinder was about proving the new Zetec motors could struggle to find one at all!
Top mods: The first thing you notice about the
XR2i is that it sits way too high, so you’ll be
wanting a set of Spax adjustables to sort that
out. A set of braided brake lines will make a
surprising difference to everyday usability. And
Mk3 Fiestas really suit 3-spoke alloys (you’ll find
out why when we get to the RS Turbo), so why
not modernise the look with a set of Rotiform
BRU rims?
Top contacts: Spax (spaxperformance.com),
Goodridge (goodridge.co.uk), Rotiform (rotiform.
com)
RS Turbo
With the early CVH-engined XR2i being roundly
panned by the press, Ford’s Special Vehicle
Engineering division was deployed to right a
few wrongs. The aim was to make a true driver’s
car, and the runaway success of the Series 2
Escort RS Turbo was the inspiration and the
template. And it wasn’t simply a case of yoinking
the Escort motor and shoehorning it into the
Fiesta; while the block, crank and compression
ratio are shared between the two, the Fiesta’s
engine enjoyed a lot of further development. A
smaller Garrett G2 turbo was fitted (Ford would
tell you that it spooled up faster for more eager
acceleration; a cynic might suggest that the
bigger turbo from the Escort simply wouldn’t fit
in the Fiesta’s engine bay…), and the cylinder 2,400rpm with a nice flat curve, and a genuinely We’d start with sharpening up the chassis:
head from the XR2i’s fuel-injected CVH was achievable 130mph. And on the outside it had the RS Turbo came with weak XR2i brakes,
also swapped across. Ford’s proprietary EEC- green pinstripes, bonnet vents and three-spoke so it makes sense to swap in a set of Wilwood
IV engine management system was drafted wheels – which was so on-trend for the nineties 4-pots. GAZ can sell you a set of coilovers, and
in, complete with the map sensor, wastegate – while Recaro seats adorned the interior. Powerflex have a full suite of polybushes to
solenoid valve and boost control module from Price today: £15,000 tighten everything up.
the Sapphire RS Cosworth. What resulted from Top mods: It would take a brave person to heavily Top contacts: Powerflex (powerflex.co.uk),
all of this was a whole bunch of exciting numbers modify an RS Turbo today, given that there’s only Wilwood (wildwood.com), GAZ (gazshocks.com)
– 133bhp, 135lb ft of torque from as low down as about a hundred or so left on the UK’s roads.

TOP 10 FAST FIESTAS
RS1800
The RS Turbo was a short-lived proposition. and the Mk3 Fiesta was ageing a bit by this point enthusiast’s choice.
Insurance and emissions regs saw it consigned to so the modernisation was welcome. It all felt very Price today: £12,000
the dustbin after just two years, but Ford had an ace similar to the RS Turbo on the move, but the obvious Top mods: There’s only about fifty RS1800s left,
up its sleeve in the form of the boxfresh Zetec engine. difference was that next-generation engine: whereas so any mods you carry out should probably be
Reprising the iconic RS1800 nameplate, the new hot the boosted CVH was choppy and intermittent, the reversible. Why not harness that old school vibe
Fiesta looked basically the same as the RS Turbo, nat-asp Zetec was buttery smooth. While it may have and convert it to carbs? DanST Engineering sell a
and the power figures were near-enough identical been a few bhp shy at peak, you weren’t waiting for manifold to run R6 bike carbs, or IK Engineering
too. OK, the top speed was slightly lower and it was a turbo to spool so the power was available more have a setup for twin 45s.
half-a-second slower to 60mph, but fuel economy freely, more of the time. The RS Turbo had the Top contacts: DanST Engineering (danstengineering.
was far better and emissions were markedly cruise-king badge, but the RS1800 was the true co.uk), IK Engineering (ikengineering.co.uk)
reduced. This was no stock 1800 Zetec either: the
RS1800 used the cams, throttle body and ECU
from the just-launched 2.0-litre variant. The car also
had a thicker front anti-roll bar to reduce understeer,
and slightly lowered suspension. Inside were the
winged seats shared with the 16v XR2i and the Si,
Mk5 Zetec-S
This is the generation of Fiesta in which the obscure Mazda 121, fact fans. There was a one of the few markets to actually call it a Mk5,
numbers go a bit awry. Owing to the increasingly fresh new range of Zetec-SE engines, and the which can cause a bit of confusion with all the
iffy insurance situation for hatchbacks in the Mk4 donated its chassis to the slinky Puma too ones that came after it. But never mind all that –
1990s, there wasn’t a sporting variant of the – which, as many an aftermarket tuner deduced, it looked a lot crisper than the uninspiring Mk4,
Mk4 (which is the model sold from 1994-99). means you can squeeze the Puma’s 1.7-litre taking on the New Edge styling of the recently-
That was Britain’s bestselling car from 1996- engine into a Mk4 Fiesta and rectify the lack of a launched Focus, and Ford also addressed the
98, and while it shared some of the Mk3 bits, it sporty model in the range. ‘oops, we forgot about hot hatches’ issue with
was very heavily revised throughout – and also So, the Mk5: it was actually just a facelifted Mk4 the frisky Zetec-S. The 1.6-litre 16v Sigma
shared a production line with the rather more rather than being a whole new car, and the UK is engine was borrowed from elsewhere in the
range, its 101bhp working with stiffer and lower
suspension, thicker anti-roll bars and Puma
brakes. Performance was warm rather than hot,
but the Zetec-S was all about the handling – a
proper spiritual successor to the XR2, that’s
properly affordable these days.
Top mods: Tuners have been spannering on
these cars for years, so there’s a lot of options.
Dropping a 1.7 Puma engine in is the obvious
move, but there’s a lot more to do without shelling
out for a full transplant. Start with a Pipercross
Viper induction kit and a Milltek exhaust, add
in some AP coilovers, and you’ll have a sorted
back-road weapon for not a lot of outlay.
Top contacts: Pipercross (thepipercrossshop.
co.uk), Milltek (millteksport.com), AP
(apsportsuspensions.com)
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Mk6 ST
Ford announced the Mk6 Fiesta on April Fool’s in the Mk6. The Fiesta had come of age. Top mods: There’s a lot of potential for chassis
Day 2002, but it was no joke – it had ABS and In ST spec (commonly known to enthusiasts as tweaks here, and plenty of power options too.
airbags as standard across the range, and the ST150), there was a lot to offer. Power came Job one is to get on the phone to Mountune and
was really quite grown-up. They aggressively from a 2.0-litre Duratec, peaking at 150bhp but order up their cold air induction system, short-
marketed it as a world car, selling it as far afield capable of a lot more, as the aftermarket was shift, and roll restrictor. A Scorpion cat-back
as Japan, Australia, India, and all across South quickly keen to explore. With its smart bodykit system is a great choice, as is a set of BC Racing
America; it was at the time the best-selling and pretty 17in wheels it cut a dash (but maybe coilovers.
generation of Fiesta to date. Hot hatch fans were avoid the viper stripes if you can), and there Top contacts: Mountune (mountunestore.com),
catered for by a new Zetec-S and the peppier ST, was a decent options list which included heated Scorpion (scorpion-exhausts.com), BC Racing
while at the cheaper end of the spectrum even leather seats. A real hoot to drive, and one of the (bc-racing.co.uk)
the base models were quick-ish as well as being most affordable ways into fast Ford ownership
thoroughly sensible. Leather, air-con, Bluetooth today.
– none of this modern stuff seemed out of place Price today: £2,500
Mk7 Zetec-S
Comparing the Mk7 Fiesta to the Mk1 throws USB ports, and a radiator grille that could have potential. We’ll come onto the ST in due course,
into sharp focus just how far the automotive been crowbarred off the nose of an Aston Martin. but first let’s consider the reprise of the Zetec-S
world advanced over the course of those The entire genre had shifted upmarket, and Ford nameplate. This essentially packaged the ST
decades. While the original sold its charms on were deftly moving with the times in order to looks with more affordable insurance and running
the minimalist virtues of a compact footprint and maintain top-seller status. It didn’t exactly hurt costs, with younger buyers in mind; you could
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The Mk7 Fiesta ST is generally considered by which Ford got thoroughly right, the next logical interestingly, the springs were actually a little softer
anyone with even a vague idea of what they’re step was to follow a more-is-more line. And the – this package proved to be so effective that it was
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greats. During its time in production it won pretty breed. Hitting the showrooms in 2016, this special regular ST, buyers enjoyed those excellent seats,
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surely already be aware, it’s a damned tuneable overboost), and the gear ratios and final drive were Price today: £14,000
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Mk8 ST
With such a long and rich heritage of hatchback did with Ghia), and in 2018 the Mk8 ST arrived… The specs of the chassis and oily bits were
success behind it, the Mk8 was all about empire- with a few tricks up its sleeve. Under the bonnet impressive too – buyers who ticked the Performance
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Words Daniel Bevis Photography Graeme Murray
Lincoln Whiddett may be only 12 years old, but he’s driving one of the coolest
MX-5s on the scene. This bridge-ported drift weapon represents the ultimate
father-and-son lockdown bonding experience.
MAZDA MX-5
It’s a story we hear time and time again from feature car owners, friends, as the old saying goes, but you can’t choose your family.
that their motoring influences have filtered down directly from their They’re yours whether you like it or not, so you might as well have a
parents or guardians. It’s such a common origin tale, we’ve waxed few adventures together.
lyrical for years about how the cars our folks were interested in so What we’re seeing here, however, is taking things to a frankly silly
often inform those that we drive today. A psychologist might argue extreme. You see, the owner of this rambunctious little MX-5, Lincoln
that, for many, this represents an impassioned yearning to return to Whiddett, is just 12 years old. Astonishing, no? For most of us, our
the carefree innocence of youth, buying the car that your mum had first cars were cheap and slightly knackered shopper-spec hatchbacks
when you were a nipper so that you can be, in part, a child once more. rather than bespoke-built drift cars, and it’s not exactly commonplace
But sometimes it’s not that deep; sometimes it’s just an excuse for a to own such a thing at an age when you can barely see over the bar at
bit of good old family bonding. Father-and-son teams who rebuild old your local hostelry, let alone even trying to blag an illicit pint. But the
wrecks they happen across on eBay, girls taking on their grandmas’ story here, as you’d probably guessed, is far from ordinary. Some of you
bone-stock old shopping runabouts and turning them into flame- will have spotted the surname and had a lightbulb illuminate in your
spitting retro track monsters, we see this happening all over the scene. brain – yes, Lincoln is the son of Mad Mike Whiddett. And for those of
It’s all about – as Dom Torretto would say - family. That innocent and you who are unfamiliar with the name, let’s just say that Mad Mike is a
unassuming little word represents so much to so many, in an infinite living legend in the arena of tyre-slaying. Born in New Zealand, Mike’s
number of ways; fans of EastEnders will see it as a word with a lot of been doing risky things with petrol since he was six-years old, and for
vowels, ‘faaaaaaamily,’ that means giving your cousins an alibi when some time he’s been an officially sponsored drift competitor under
they’ve done over a bookie’s or set fire to a pub. Family Fortunes offers the Red Bull umbrella. His recent past of bespoke motorsport builds
a more light-hearted outlook, relying on one another’s ability to recall is mightily impressive, with a particular fan favourite being MADBUL,
simple facts about everyday life under the intense pressure of studio a 26B-engined quad-rotor FD RX-7 (basically two 13B rotaries nailed
lighting. And then there’s Sly and the Family Stone, demonstrating together and cranked up to eleven) which ultimately evolved to run
that there’s no brotherhood quite like that of dropping psychedelic an old-school RX-3 nose. There was also BADBUL, an RX-8 packing
mischief to a backing track of funky bass licks. You can choose your a triple-rotor 20B, RADBUL, which was an NC MX-5 again boasting a

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Bridge-ported
12a rotary engine
packs 180bhp
hardcore 26B, and RUMBUL, a Mazda B2000 stadium truck with a nat- teeny-tiny age he was driving about in an imported remote control
asp 13B. You may well have noted a pattern here, with Mazdas being sit-and-ride Cadillac Escalade. As he transitions towards his teen years,
a firm favourite and Wankel rotary engines the favoured weapon of daddy Mike wanted Lincoln to learn some real motoring chops, and
choice… although let’s not omit the surprising existence of NIMBUL, a drift car seemed the logical choice. Initially the plan was simple –
the Liberty Walk-kitted Lamborghini Huracán drift car. But of course. build something lightweight and racy, and throw a rotary in it because
In short, it’s fair to say that Mad Mike is a man who knows what that’s the way they do things. The scope of the project at that point
he likes, has the skills to deploy his eye-watering machinery, and is was pretty modest, but as was probably inevitable, the father-and-son
no stranger to uncompromising one-off builds with howling rotary team got more than a little carried away.
engines. The apple evidently doesn’t fall far from the tree either, Lincoln’s social media following is partly to blame, as it only took
as Lincoln is very much following in his old man’s wheel tracks with one innocuous post saying that he was going to build a drift car to get
this astonishing roadster. It all came about because of the Covid-19 all the big-name brands coming a-knocking – Rotiform, Rocket Bunny,
pandemic; Mike’s bread-and-butter comes from travelling the world ST Suspension, Toyo, they all wanted to be involved, and the project
to compete in drift series, attend shows for demos, and generally just spiralled from there. The design and concept is really special too.
indulge in paid gigs destroying tyres. But with travel in and out of New Naturally Lincoln has taken inspiration from Mike’s various builds, but
Zealand curtailed in 2020, he found himself with some pretty large the ethos is very much his own; he was instrumental in designing the
gaps in his schedule. This seemed like the perfect opportunity for wheels and the bodykit, so the finished product – named NO KIDN – is
some real bonding time with his young son, and between them they uniquely of his own style.
started thinking about building him his first drift car. Now, obviously Under the bonnet, we find a sweet spot of power levels; around
this has always been in Lincoln’s blood; he’s grown up seeing his dad’s 180bhp may not sound massive in the realm of tuned rotaries, but it’s a
legendary driving prowess both on screen and first-hand, and from a hell of a lot to chuck about when you’re learning the ropes, particularly
Willwood brakes
give serious
stopping power
MAZDA MX-5
“180bhp may not sound

like much, but it’s a hell of
a lot to chuck about when
you’re learning the ropes”
The pedals have

been moved
forward so We wish we were
Lincoln can this cool when
reach them we were 12...
in a car as light as this. In addition, this is no ordinary 12A Wankel – it’s ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE
been bridge-ported, which basically involves opening out the standard Let’s trace a line back, shall we? At the age of 12, Lincoln’s
ports and then adding an additional eyebrow port above; this will have driving a car that’s 30-years old. To older readers, the MX-5
your peak power arriving somewhere around 8,000rpm while making may be bracketed within the loose realm of ‘modern cars’, but
that characteristic BRAP-BRAP-BRAP sound. Pretty tasty stuff. And for it’s all about perspective. If you were 12 years old in, say, 2001,
the transmission, Lincoln was able to cherry-pick the best bits from and found yourself being presented with a car of the same
around the garage – the FD RX-7 5-speed manual from MADBUL, the relative age, you could have been sliding about the place in an
Exedy clutch and flywheel from ICEBUL, and the Winters quick-change early Mk1 Escort or a Leyland-era MGB. In 1991? It might be a
diff from BADBUL. Don’t go thinking this is in any way a beginner’s car, Frogeye Sprite or a PA Vauxhall Cresta with all the chrome and
this thing is damn serious. With ST coilovers, massive Wilwood brakes tailfins. Make no mistake: to Lincoln, this hardcore drift weapon
and a pedal box and bias adjuster, along with a hydro handbrake and is very much a classic car!
fresh stiff bushes, the chassis is tough as hell – and it’s impossible not to

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TECH SPEC:
MAZDA MX-5
ENGINE: 12A Wankel rotary, bridge-ported, 48mm Weber
IDA carburettor, twin 2.5in exhaust system, Carter fuel
pump, Aeroflow braided lines and fittings, alloy radiator,
electric water pump, fully stripped factory loom and
complete re-wire, K&N filters, NGK plugs, electric power
steering
TRANSMISSION: FD RX-7 5-speed manual (from

MADBUL), Exedy carbon triple clutch (from ICEBUL),
Exedy flywheel (from ICEBUL), Winters quick-change
differential (from BADBUL), Driveshaft Shop axles and prop
SUSPENSION: ST Suspension coilovers, Destroy or Die

/ MM arms and knuckles, tubbed firewall, anti-roll bars
deleted, Destroy or Die Purple bushes throughout
BRAKES: Wilwood Dynapro front calipers, twin Wilwood

Dynalite rear calipers, V8roadsters billet hats, ASD
love those one-of-one Rotiform wheels that Lincoln helped to design, hydraulic handbrake, rear bias adjuster, custom braided
in an aggressive square setup of 10x15in and packing some seriously lines throughout, Wilwood cylinders and bottles
chunky rubber.
WHEELS & TYRES: Custom 10x15in Rotiform SCR wheels,
The gold flake rainbow glitter makes a strong statement for 195/50/15 Toyo R888R tyres (front), 205/50/15 Toyo R1-R
the interior, slathering the shells of the custom NRG buckets with tyres (rear)
disco flair, and it’s all proper competition-spec in here: we’re talking
homologated rollcage, Takata harnesses, 3D-printed switch box, Harris EXTERIOR: GT Refinishers Fridge White, MM digital camo
Race Radios kit, the works. It’s all wrapped up in a glorious Lincoln- and graphics in Avery wrap film, Rocket Bunny widebody
kit, Rocket Bunny ducktail, RGB strobe light kit, KC HiLites
enhanced interpretation of the iconic Rocket Bunny vibe: seam- with winky-eye
busting arches, perky ducktail, aero skirts, all working together with
an awesome livery that takes inspiration from the busy drift graphics of INTERIOR: Custom NRG gold flake rainbow glitter-backed
yore and refracting them through a modern digital filter. It’s got Mad FIA seats, Takata harnesses, custom NRG ‘Deal Whidd-ett’
steering wheel with quick-release, custom SMC 3D-printed
Mike’s DNA running through it, but this car is pure Lincoln Whiddett, switch box, SMC wiring panels, SMC alloy battery bracket
and with the glittering driving career he undoubtedly has ahead of kit, alloy folded dash, Harris Race Radios kit, custom
him, you’ll be able to look back over these pages in future years and doorcards, SMC homologated rollcage, Wilwood floor-
say: yes, you heard it here first. mounted pedal box
Lincoln may be half-a-decade or so shy of being able to buy his old
man a pint to say thanks for the inspiration, but the respect is clear.
This is more than just father-and-son bonding, this is petrolhead DNA
in action. 
Lincoln is keen
to follow in his
“It’s got Mad Mike’s dad’s foortsteps
DNA running through

it, but this car is pure
Lincoln Whiddett”
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1983 VW GOLF
HILL RAISER
A mild-mannered shopper-spec hatchback, reimagined as a raucous
retro hill-climber. Welcome to the frantic reality of Lee Walmsley’s Berg
Cup Golf tribute…
Words Daniel Bevis Photography Josh Edward
It’s very easy to go fast in modern cars. Well, that’s a go as fast as possible, and these white-knuckled lunatics
flippant generalisation; it’s easy to go fast in a lot of old have been taking to race tracks, dragstrips, salt flats and
cars too, and many new cars are slow; what we’re getting banked ovals for well over a hundred years in search of
at is that the relentless march of consumer-pleasing in those mythical, intangible speeds.
terms of soundproofing, lightness of touch and the Lee Walmsley is one such lunatic. The car you see
anaesthetising of the driver experience means that the here began life as an unassuming 1.0-litre Golf C back in
modern motorist has lost a certain sense of wonder. If 1983, a lowly trim level sitting at pretty much the furthest
it’s easily achievable for any old humdrum hatchback to end of the spectrum from its GTI stablemates. But as you
crack 70mph and onwards without the driver having to can see, there’s nothing lowly about it now. This isn’t just
hang onto the wheel for dear life and try to make their a rebuild, it’s a full-on rebirth.
peace with the almighty as they weave between the cats- “I’d always wanted a Mk1 Golf, ever since my dad
eyes, then where’s the sense of achievement? had one when I was a child,” Lee explains. “After all
There have, of course, always been people keen those years of dreaming, my partner bought me this
to tap into the inherent adrenaline of the act of going car for my 30th birthday! At the time it was running a
fast, who appreciate that speed thrills and it should be Mk2 KR 16v engine, with Dell’Orto twin 45 carbs and
a visceral experience. Since the dawn of the motor-car high-lift rally cams.” The evolution had evidently already
itself, frazzled hedonists have been trying to make them begun, as is so often the case with old Golfs, but it’s safe

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1.8T may not be period correct,

but boy, does it pack a punch!
to say that simply enjoying the fruits of someone else’s couple of ABF-powered Mk3 Golf GTIs, a Mk3 VR6, and
labours wasn’t going to be enough for Lee. It wasn’t just a Mk2 GTI 8v. He’s also had an Audi A4 DTM, a Skoda
the lifelong desire for a Mk1 Golf that was feeding his Octavia vRS, and co-owns with his partner a Corrado
momentum monster; the need for speed was deeply VR6 that’s been fully rebuilt by JMR Racing. Long story
interwoven with his frontal lobes, and there was no way short, he knows how to play the VeeDub game.
this Golf wasn’t going to end up going faster. Although So this was never going to be a case of simply
perhaps he didn’t imagine things going quite this far… dropping a stock 1.8T into the Mk1 and seeing what
“My plan was to give it some modern reliability,” he happened. The AUM was treated to a K03S turbo along
says, “and there was the added benefit that a modern with a custom air intake, a bespoke 2.5in downpipe,
engine would be easier to tune.” He’s not wrong, and and a straight-through stainless steel exhaust system.
once you plunge down that particular rabbit-hole there’s Naturally a little ingenuity is required when you’re fitting
no telling how deep it’ll go. ‘Very deep indeed’ appears an engine somewhere that it ought not to be, and
to be the answer in this case, and it all unfolded for Lee sparkles of this lateral thinking can be found liberally
as he was peeling apart a Mk4 Golf donor car. Said Mk4 sprinkled throughout the engine bay. The intercooler
was running an AUM 1.8T in 150bhp guise, but this was was originally designed for a Mercedes Sprinter van,
merely the starting point. Lee knows whereof he speaks while the radiator that’s neatly wedged into its compact
when it comes to mucking about with VAGs, as his car slot is a Mk2 Golf item with twin fans. With a Stage 2
history is positively dripping with the stuff: having learnt remap, peak power is up to a hysterical but still eminently
to drive in a breadvan Polo at 16, he then graduated to a usable 246bhp. And it follows that further magpie parts
liberation would be necessary throughout the install –
after all, throwing that sort of grunt through the stock
“My plan was to give it Golf C’s transmission and driveshafts would most likely
have everything melting like chocolate in no time, so
some modern reliability” Lee has sensibly upgraded things a bit… the gearbox is
an 02J five-speed unit from a Mk4, while the driveshafts
are stronger Mk2 items. Indeed, he’s completed a
comprehensive beefing-up throughout the chassis,
with the front brakes having been liberated from a G60,
and the suspension being totally reworked with KW
coilovers, polybushes everywhere, and a whole bunch of
bracing to get everything stiffer than a Pfizer test facility.
The most noticeable chassis alteration from outside is
that the Golf’s running extremely wide wheels – 7in at
the front, and a sodding great 9in out back – although
you’d be forgiven if your eye wasn’t immediately drawn
to those, as it’s the brawny Berg Cup bodykit that’s
doing the figurative heavy lifting here. Wide as hell with
aggressive race-bred aero to augment the de-bumpered
1983 VW GOLF
look, it creates a massive visual impact – and the artful Flat bottomed suede
livery makes clever use of the original Mars Red paint. steering wheel is dripping
“I wanted to have this livery because it really fits in with race car chic
with the Berg Cup racers of the 1980s era,” Lee explains.
“The Marlboro livery was first seen on Mk1s in 1980, so
this is all period-correct – but I also love Formula One, so
I decided to replicate the ’80s style decals and dedicate
the whole look to Ayrton Senna.” It’s an awesome look
that suits the old-school racer vibe so well, and as we’ve
seen from the specs, this perky little Golf is more than
paying lip service to motorsport pretensions. This thing
is serious.
Bucket seats, harnesses

and rollcage complete the
racing vibe
CLIMB DANCE
The roots of the Berg Cup stretch back to 1987, as motorsport authorities sought to find a home for all the Group 2 and 5 cars that had recently been
outlawed. After much head-scratching, there was a groundswell of enthusiasm for the Berg Cup series – held across a dozen hillclimb venues in
Germany (‘berg’ translating as ‘mountain’), the Cup was embraced by fans and entrants alike, and has been running ever since.
There are various different classes in which entrants can compete; for example, Group H is a pretty extreme set of regs in which cars such as Mk1
Golfs and Polos run bespoke 1,300cc engines with ITBs, bike heads, high compression and lairy cams, kicking out 200bhp or more. You also see a
lot of 2.0-litre 8v and 16v builds, and all manner of drivetrain layouts. It’s not just VAG either, you see Opels, BMWs, Porsches and all sorts competing.
But the aesthetic is unmistakable across the classes: extreme aero, wide footprint, massive contact patch – everything required to get up the mountain
as quickly as possible. We approve!
Marlboro livery is a tribute
to F1 icon Ayrton Senna

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TECH SPEC:
1983 VW GOLF
ENGINE: 1.8-litre four-cylinder 20v DOHC AUM, K03S
turbo, custom air intake, 2.5in custom downpipe, stainless
steel straight-through exhaust system, Mk2 twin-fan radiator,
Mercedes Sprinter intercooler, Stage 2 remap, 246bhp
TRANSMISSION: 02J (Mk4 Golf) 5-speed manual, Stage 2

clutch, Mk2 driveshafts with 100mm cups
SUSPENSION: KW coilovers, fully polybushed, OMP upper

strut braces – front and rear, Ultra Racing lower strut braces –
front and rear, fully Raptor Sealed undercarriage
BRAKES: Mk2 G60 calipers, G60 280x22mm drilled, grooved

and vented discs, EBC GreenStuff pads, braided lines, Mk2
servo
WHEELS & TYRES: 7x15in (front) and 9x15in (rear) ATS Cup
wheels with 205/50/15 (f) and 225/50/15 (r) Toyo R888 tyres,
20mm spacers all round
“For the sake of maintaining a little originality, the car is ABOVE: With all
those braces, Lee’s
still fitted with its factory head unit,” says Lee, “although EXTERIOR: Mars Red, Berg Cup bodykit, custom Marlboro/
Golf is stiffer than an
all of the speakers have been removed to save weight – Senna livery, custom front splitter with air intakes, custom
overdose of viagra
the sound of the exhaust is music to my ears! rear diffuser, Hella rear spoiler, custom drilled door handles,
“I own the Classic VW Owners Club, and I would like bumpers removed, drilled front panel, drilled rear lower panel,
to say a massive thank-you to all our members for their custom Mk2 front indicators, smoked lights front and rear,
wheelarches cut, rolled, welded and protected with Raptor
support,” he continues. “We have lots of meets and
Seal, additional Mk1 grille to protect intercooler, de-wipered
events coming up soon, all of which can be found on our rear, custom Berg Cup 20v badges
Facebook group.” It’s a good way to keep up with Lee’s
manoeuvres in the Golf, as he’s extremely keen to get INTERIOR: OMP bucket seats, OMP harnesses and rear
out and about and stretch its legs whenever possible. harness bar, half-rollcage, rear seats deleted, boarded and
The car has been built to be used, and used hard… and carpeted, GTI dash and dials, OMP steering wheel, oil
that includes all the entertaining foibles that driving a pressure, battery and boost gauges in centre console, original
classic car entails. stereo (all speakers deleted), original headlining, helmet
“I love the seats, but they are hard work to get in and netting and fire extinguisher, custom doorcards
out of,” he laughs. “And the wing mirrors do have a habit
THANKS: “Thanks to all the members at Classic VW Owners
of folding themselves in above 50mph.” All just character Club for their continued support, and for all being genuinely
though, isn’t it? The give-and-take inherent in owning a awesome. You guys make the club what it is today. Thanks also
proper car rather than a generic semi-autonomous box to John Mitchell at JMR Racing with his wealth of knowledge
on finance. It’s this physical and emotional connection and always being there to offer support; David Vardy at Retro
that ensures Lee’s creativity is never sitting still: future Barne for his support; Chris Eyre for his support and guidance
plans include swapping out that 1.8T motor for an era- on the historical side of the Mk1 motorsports; Adam Longley
appropriate 16v ABF on lumpy cams, to fully complete at ATC Automotive for his awesome refurbishment of the ATS
the Berg Cup vibe. But for now, with flames spitting and Cups; Dan Combes at Reflection Detailing for the graphic
design artwork used for the livery and Senna dedication. I
gravel scattering, Lee is busying himself with that simple
built this at home in my garage, and without their support it
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WHAT THE FAQ – DETAILING
WHAT THE FAQ
DETAILING
Do you know the difference between a
wax and a polish? Are you familiar with
the two-bucket method? Well, read on
and you will!
Car detailing has become massive business over the past decade. Gone are the days of grabbing a bucket, sponge, and your mum’s
bottle of washing up liquid (whatever you do, don’t do that, it’ll cause more harm than good) and giving your car a quick wipe down.
Detailing your car is an art form, but with so many products on the market like clay bars, iron removers, snow foams and ceramic
coatings it’s become overwhelming to the everyday enthusiast. That’s why we’ve sat down with industry expert Tom Clarke from
Meguiar’s UK, to answer all those frequently asked questions...
Q) I often use my local car wash, is this Q) We keep hearing about the two- the risk of swirls marks. Snow foam is the ideal
detrimental to my paint finish? bucket method. What’s wrong with using first stage in cleaning your car.
A) It can be, yes. Typically, the high volume just one bucket?
of cars they are washing means they don’t A) 90-percent of swirl marks are inflicted during Q) Why do people keep talking about iron
wash the accessories between washes, and the washing process. Using two buckets allows fallout? What is it, and how’s it harmful to
this can have the impact of inflicting swirl you to have one bucket with the shampoo my car?
marks in the paint work. solution in and a separate rinse bucket with a A) Fallout is the tiny iron particles that are
Also, because they are a business and they grit guard at the bottom. This means the mitt found on your car’s bodywork, they can come
are obviously there to make money, they is clean when it goes into solution and then on from anywhere but typically come from your
tend to use a product based on its costs, to the car, this drastically reduces the chance brakes. The small iron particles bond to any
rather than its performance. of swirl marks in the contact surface they meet as they are hot.
washing process. Because they are a bare metal,
they rust and cause orange-
Q) What are the benefits of coloured staining on the surface.
using snow foam on the car If you are a commuter and use
rather than just doing a general the train station car park, it’s
pre-wash? good practice to check your
A) Snow foam is by far the safest paintwork as the train’s brakes
way to pre-wash the car. The and wheels can cause bad
cleaners that are built into snow fallout coverage. The good
Q) What are swirl marks? foams will soften up the larger news is a simple spray with a
A) These are superficial marks in the upper containments ahead of your fallout remover will dissolve the
surface of your paintwork. contact wash. Again, minimising particles.
WHAT THE FAQ – DETAILING
Q) My exterior plastics have Q) I keep hearing about
faded, are there any tricks to ceramic-based products? What
reviving them? are they, and should I be using
A) Sadly, there isn’t a long-term them?
fix to this, as essentially the dye A) So, unlike a Ceramic
has faded out of the plastic. You Glass Coating, there are now
can use something like Ultimate Synthetic Ceramic products that
Black that will dress them give you the added protection
back to a nice finish, but it is a of Sio2 but they are blended
dressing. with synthetics to make them
user friendly at home. In our
Q) Apart from making your case, the Hybrid Ceramic Liquid
Q) What is clay barring? Isn’t this something
tyres look like new, are there Wax is our longest lasting wax.
best left to the professionals?
any other benefits to using tyre
A) Claying is probably the best investment in
shine? Q) What’s your best tip for
time when it comes to preparing your car’s
A) This is always a hard topic as cleaning windows without
paintwork. Clay is basically a reset button for
it’s personal preference. Some getting smears?
the upper surface of your paint. If your car
people don’t like them dressed, A) Less is more! One good mist
feels rough to the touch after a wash, then
some like a high gloss finish and others are of product is enough for a side window,
clay is for you. It will remove all above-surface
somewhere in the middle. Something like our any more than that and the product gets
contaminants such as overspray, traffic film,
Endurance Tyre Gel will actually feed oxidants smeared around.
wax, everything! Allowing you to assess the
back into the rubber so they stay blacker for
surface and then attack those swirls marks!
longer, rather than a tired brown look.
Q) What’s the difference between a wax

and a polish?
A) Put simply: A polish creates the gloss, and
a wax seals it in and protects the surface.
Q) Can you tell us what the difference is Q) What is the difference between paint
between carnauba waxes, synthetic polymer correction, compounding, polishing or
paint sealants and ceramic glass coatings? buffing?
A) Carnauba is the OG of protection, it was A) Well, these are all terms that get thrown
the first thing scientists reached for when around but factually paint correction
talking about coatings. It is used in a lot is the step after claying, that removes
of everyday things - the shiny coating on swirl marks and brings clarity back to the
Nurofen and Tic Tacs for example, it’s even surface. Compounding is the same as paint
in Haribo Starburst, check the ingredients. correction. Polishing is the step after paint
It is a great coating. However, technology correction, where you feed polishing oils
has moved on, and scientists have taken all into the paint to create gloss, but it is not
the good things from carnauba and then Q) I’ve got a matt wrap on my car, what ‘cutting’. And buffing is simply the removal
added things to make it last longer, use less, shampoo and detailer should I use? And are of product.
and create better gloss, these are known as there any products to avoid?
synthetic products. Ceramic coatings are A) Matt is a tough one as most products Q) And finally, if there was one tip you’d
essentially synthetic sealants at the extreme, are designed to create a gloss, so stay away give a car care novice, what would it be?
they are creating a secondary layer of from anything that says it will do that. We A) Keep it simple. Find something you like,
protection, like a lacquer, and most of the would suggest our Gold Class Shampoo for either a process and/or product, and then
time you will find they need to be applied washing, followed by our Hybrid Ceramic build on that. Don’t buy all the gear and
by a professional. Liquid Wax to protect. have no idea. 

THE FC PORTFOLIO
THE FC PORTFOLIO
Photography : Da n Sh erw ood Car: Pa ndem BM W E 46 O wne r : Phi l Moore

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FORD FOCUS COSWORTH
GIRL
Ford fan Hannah Ward has an
awesome collection of cars, the
latest of which is this stunning,
POWER!
582bhp FoCos track weapon.
Words & Photography Davy Lewis
For many couples, a little friendly rivalry keeps

life interesting. It might be a competition to see who can
make the best sauce, who can run the fastest 10k, or
simply who can drink the most beer.
But what if you’re both into fast Fords? Well, then
things can get a little out of hand, especially when your
other half has built some of the most sensational show
cars in the UK.
“I’ve always wanted a Cossie-powered Focus track
car,” explains 31-year-old Hannah Ward. With an enviable
collection of Blue Ovals already in her possession –
including her Mk1 Focus RS aka ‘Rozie’, a red Escort
RS Turbo, a red Fiesta RS Turbo, a black 3-door Sierra
Cosworth, a red Escort Cosworth and another Mk1
Focus RS – it would have to be something rather special
to get her excited.
The plan was to build a car that could hold its own
against her partner, Mark Hudd’s, own track weapon – a
green, 580bhp Escort Cossie. The idea was that if the
two cars were built to an almost identical spec – both
4WD, both stripped out and both making 580bhp with
straight-cut ‘boxes – then Hannah and Mark would be
on a level playing field for track days. That way, it would
be down to the driver, rather than the car, as to who set
the fastest laps.
But there was another proviso: it also had to be
immaculately finished. As Hannah says: “There’s nothing
to say a track car has to be rough and ready. If you look
after it, there’s no reason it can’t be a show car too.” And
with Mark’s stunning EsCos as a benchmark, the couple
had set the bar pretty high.
The first step was finding a suitable base for the FoCos
project. Mark says, “I saw the car for sale as a rolling shell,
All sweetness and light...

until she gets on track
that is!

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582bhp Cosworth
YB engine fits in the
Focus’s bay like it was
there from factory
so I decided I’d buy it for Hannah for Christmas.” Now, transmission tunnel, plus a few other bits that needed
if you worry that giving your missus a tatty Focus with no sorting,” recalls Mark.
engine or interior would result in a few nights kipping Over the next six months, steady progress was made,
on the sofa, you clearly don’t know Hannah. In fact, with Hannah and Mark (“I call him my spanner monkey!”)
she was made up with the gift and couldn’t wait to get working on the car in the evenings. The aim was to get
started on it. it ready to unveil at RS Combe, where it went down a
A little digging revealed that the Focus had previously storm – even eclipsing Mark’s green EsCos for attention
been conceived as an M-Sport demo car, but that it had – and quickly becoming known as ‘that pink Focus’.
never really progressed much further than a rolling shell. “We had a lot of debate about colour choice,” says
The WRC kit had been fitted, including blistered arches Mark. “I wanted to paint it the same green as my Escort,
(ideal for the Cossie’s wider track), plus a roof vent and but then Hannah saw a Porsche in Rubystone Red and
that huge rear wing. The roll cage had also been welded that was it.”
in and the transmission tunnel fabricated to accept Cossie Now, it may be painted a girly colour, but there’s
running gear. There was also suspension, a set of wheels nothing soft about this thing. Everything about it has
and some motorsport livery. “It was white and a bit tatty been designed for maximum attack. From the potent,
in places,” says Mark, but having seen the potential, he 582bhp engine to the 4x4 drivetrain, beefy AP Racing
knew it could work as Hannah’s track project. brakes and that comprehensive roll cage, this Focus is
Having previously built a Mk1 Escort van and a Series made for one thing: going extremely fast. “I’ve driven
One Escort RST, both with Cossie engines and 4x4 Mark’s Escort on a few track days and really liked it,”
running gear, Mark certainly knows his way around a YB comments Hannah. So, she knew what to expect from
conversion. So getting the motor installed wasn’t the the FoCos.
issue; the tricky bit was faffing around to get the shell Built as an out-and-out track car, Hannah wanted it to
ready. “The welds on the cage needed tidying and the look the part, and its WRC-lineage is clear to see. From
cradle was too high, which meant the gearbox fouled the the blistered arches and roof scoop to that huge rear
AP Racing brakes
are perfect for
track work
Custom exhaust
system spits flames
FORD FOCUS COSWORTH
“I wanted to paint it the same green as my

Escort, but then Hannah saw a Porsche in
Rubystone Red and that was it”
Digital dash clocks offer all

the essential info
wing, it’s every inch a rally-bred weapon.

It looks especially menacing from the front with that big
cut-out bumper, designed to feed air to the intercooler.
Add to this the carbon-effect Morette headlights (the
nearside of which has an air feed) plus those Cossie
bonnet vents and you have something that screams
‘get out of the way!’ (which is a distinct possibility when
Hannah is pedalling it hard on track).
Of course, many Focuses have received the WRC
treatment over the years, but this one is more than a
cosmetic homage to the car made famous by a certain
Mr McRae. The engine has been fully built to withstand
some serious hammering on track. You can see the full
list in the tech spec, but highlights include forged rods
and pistons, 1000cc injectors and a mighty Borg Warner
twin-scroll turbo mounted on a Nortech manifold. It
makes 582bhp and 558lb.ft of torque, which is more
than enough for big thrills on a circuit.
Power is delivered to all four wheels through a DPE Corbeau Revolution
straight-cut gearbox and features Quaife diffs to help get buckets with matching
that savage power down. pink harnesses
Inside, everything has been built around that

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TECH SPEC:
FOCUS COSWORTH
ENGINE 2.0-litre, 4-cyl, 16v long-studded 200 block,
uprated conrods, Mahle pocketed pistons, ported
head with custom cams, Hart inlet, 1000cc injectors,
Nortech manifold, Borg Warner 76170 twin-scroll
turbo, 40mm Tial wastegate, Airtec intercooler, big-
wing sump with WRC baffles, Spec-R breather system,
Link ECU, custom exhaust system, custom loom,
uprated fuel pump, custom foam-filled fuel cell
POWER 582bhp and 558lb.ft
TRANSMISSION Six-speed DPE straight-cut gearbox,

six-paddle AP Racing clutch, custom hydraulic clutch
conversion, adjustable pedal box, Quaife differentials
SUSPENSION Leda coilovers, adjustable TCAs and

compression struts, six-degree beam with solid
mounts, uprated diff mount, poly bushes
BRAKES Front: AP Racing four-pot calipers and

330mm discs; rear: 300mm discs; track pads and
braided lines
comprehensive roll cage. With fast laps a given and ABOVE: Stripped and
potential for some mighty speeds – especially at the caged interior is home WHEELS & TYRES OZ Superturismo wheels with
testing Castle Combe circuit – a serious cage was to custom fuel cell Federal RSR track tyres
essential. It’s a proper job now that Mark has modified
it and looks the part finished in gloss white. A pair of EXTERIOR WRC bodykit including front and rear
winged Corbeau seats (with pink harnesses, of course) bumpers, wide arches, rear wing and roof scoop,
and OMP steering wheel are joined by a digi dash, along custom bonnet, carbon-dipped bonnet vents, grille
with an adjustable pedal box. surround, mirrors and headlights, polycarbonate
Of course, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so windows, paint based on Porsche Rubystone Red but
with more pink
what was the first track session like?
“Being able to chase Mark around in the Escort was INTERIOR Fully stripped-out, flocked dash, multi-
amazing fun, and with a few more track days under my point roll cage, Corbeau Revolution bucket seats, pink
belt and the Focus really dialled in, we’ll really see who harnesses, digital dash, OMP steering wheel, custom
is the fastest between us,” smirks Hannah. We can’t wait door cards, spare wheel mounted on cage
to see this girl racer giving her stunning FoCos a good
kicking on track, so be sure to look out for it at any shows THANKS Pete at Spec-R for the breather, Mark at MA
you might attend alongside a certain green EsCos, as Developments for mapping, Pete at Spec R for custom
this couple of Blue Oval fans try and prove once and for tanks, Pete Doughty at DPE for the ‘box conversion
and, most of all, Mark Hudd Motorsport for making the
all, who’s got the fastest Ford on track.  dream happen!
“With a few more track days

under my belt and the Focus
really dialled in, we’ll really see
who is the fastest between us”
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It takes some serious cojones to swap a modern motor into a bonefide

Japanese classic, but when the result is this good, we reckon it’s
worth the risk…
Words & Photography Dan Sherwood
Classic cars have seen a huge surge in popularity of late, with just satisfaction that you simply can’t get from a modern car and, for many, this
about every desirable model from the late sixties to the early nineties is reason enough to find the funds.
attracting a massive increase in value. This has pushed many of the most Serial feature car builder, technician, retro restorer and unique car trader
coveted models out of reach of all but the most wealthy of collectors. Steve Grove is one such car nut who has took the plunge into classic car
However, if you can stretch your cash to get your hands on one, it could ownership, with this glorious plum-coloured creation splashed across
turn out to be the most shrewd financial investment you could make, with these pages.
the rates of appreciation vastly outstripping anything you could hope for “For fans of Japanese metal, the original KPGC10 Nissan Skyline GT-R is
from your high street bank. But aside from the initial economic reasons one of the cars that attracts the greatest level of desirability and in-turn the
why these aging machines are attracting such attention, there’s also the highest prices,” explains 43-year old Steve as we check out the gleaming
fact that owning and driving one gives us petrolheads the kind of visceral polished paintwork of his stunning example. “Launched in 1969, it was the
KPGC10 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R
first car to feature the now legendary three-letter moniker, which has been not quite as it seems…
reserved for the exclusive use on Nissan’s flagship performance models “Yes, it does feature the iconic GT-R badge, but in truth it’s actually a less
ever since. Not only is the C10, known widely as the Hakosuka – roughly eye-wateringly expensive KGC10 GT-2000 model that I have restored and
translated to ‘box skyline’ – one of the rarest Japanese classics, but the converted to look like its race-bred sibling,” Steve confesses. “In reality,
racing pedigree that comes with it – 50 race wins in its first two years – there isn’t actually that much difference between the two models, with only
ensures that it remains a revered favourite for fans of performance cars the the engine – GT-Rs feature a twin-cam 2.0-litre S20 engine, whereas the
world over.” GT-2000s get the single cam L20 – and some minor interior and exterior
And with prices for genuine GT-R models currently over £200k a piece, trim differences separating the two.”
you’d guess that Steve must be some kind of lottery winner or stock And with prices for the GT-2000 models under half of what a genuine
market trader to have such a valuable classic at his disposal, however, all is GT-R commands, you can see that, while still far from cheap, they are a

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much more viable option for anyone seeking to gain entry into Hakosuka that there was no way I was going to paint this one at all!”
ownership, a fact that Steve knows only too well. He did have to cut and weld the rear arches to fit the GT-R style
“I could never afford a genuine GT-R, so this is a great alternative. In overfenders, adjustable KYB coilover suspension and a set of 7.5x15in
fact, with a bit of engine tuning and some visual modifications, you can front and 11x15in rear Watanabe RS wheels with fat Toyo R888R tyres,
have a car that not only looks exactly like the real thing, but it will far out however it was a small price to pay for the visual transformation it gave.
perform it too!” “It did seem slightly sacrilegious to cut up the perfectly good original
And it was this tuning-trumps-authenticity way of thinking that led Steve arches, but adding the GT-R extensions, wider wheels and additional
to seeking out a suitable steed to carry out his modified master plan. exterior trim around the grille and rear lights took the car to another level,”
“I bought the car in a private sale from Japan,” he says. “The idea was he beams. “They give the car so much more aggression.”
to use it as a base to build a Hako project with a naughty engine, but I
needed a mint shell for the job, which isn’t always easy to come by. So
when I saw this one, it seemed to tick all the boxes.” IT’S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW…
Previously owned by Japanese tuning legends HKS, the 1970-model One of the biggest challenges facing owners of classic cars like Steve’s
had been painstakingly restored with a bare metal respray in R33 Midnight Hakosuka, is often the availability of parts. After all, you can’t just pop down
Purple. It featured all the original panels and had once featured a 3.1-litre to your local Halfords and expect to find a rare piece of 70s trim on the
race engine, however that had since been replaced with a standard L20 shelf. So Steve has had to find his own source of parts direct from the
running triple Mukuni carbs before being sat in storage for more than a motherland…
decade without turning a wheel. ‘I’ve been lucky to strike up a good friendship with the guys at Victory 50
“I was originally planning on painting it white when I first got it, as I in Japan. They don’t speak any English, but I’ve been able to buy a lot of
wasn’t sold on the colour, which had dulled badly through all those Hako parts from them over the years, so they’ve been invaluable contacts.’
years without use,” Steve remembers. “But as soon as I got it home and So, as with many aspects of life, when it comes down to it, successfully
rejuvenated the paintwork, I was stunned at just how good it looked. After owning a coveted classic is often a case of not what you know, but who.
The bodywork was resprayed in

Midnight Purple paint
KPGC10 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R
Polished RB26 twin turbo

engine fits like a glove
But even though he has essentially created a GT-R replica, Steve is the power, plus the iconic noise and no-fuss reliability of the more modern
under no illusions as to what the car really is. motor.
“The fact is, although it’s an amazing classic car in its own right, it’s not a Steve sourced the RB engine from a R33 Skyline GT-R which was being
real GT-R, and will never command those stratospheric prices, so that’s why broken for parts and set about stripping and rebuilding it so it was in
I’m happy to add my own touches and not worry about retaining 100% perfect condition for its new Hako-based home.
originality,” he explains. “For example, I’ve equipped this car with an RB26 “Whilst I was carrying out the refresh, I added some uprated parts too,
twin turbo engine.” such as an N1 oil pump, a modified RX-7 front-mount intercooler and a pair
And while some may be concerned that such a departure from the of N1 steel turbochargers,” he says. “I also fitted a modified RB25 sump,
OEM parts would somehow devalue the car, Steve is confident that his which was required to ensure clearance in the Hakosuka engine bay.”
investment is safe.
“I can’t see that the engine swap de-values it at all, and even if it did,
I’ve still got the original L20 engine and, the way in which I’ve done the
conversion – without modifying or altering any part of the original chassis
or body – means I can easily change it back again if a potential buyer
wanted it that way, and no one would ever know the difference.”
But just one look at the conversion and you’d have to be the most strict
of purists to want to go back to the original lump, as this is modifying of the
highest order. The fit and finish of the immaculately rebuilt and polished
RB26 in the Hako bay is better than factory and means that Steve can
enjoy the fruits of his considerable labour and revel in more than double
The original vinyl seats have

been carefully restored

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As well as the tweaked sump, the six-cylinder lump has been equipped TECH SPEC:
with modified RB20 engine mounts to allow it to drop straight in without KPGC10 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R
making any modifications to the original bay.
ENGINE 2.6-litre, 6-cyl, 24v, RB26 twin turbo engine
“It was really important to me that the conversion was as factory as from an R33 Skyline GT-R, N1 oil pump, uprated N1 steel
possible, and completely reversible,” Steve says. “That’s why I put a lot turbos, custom exhaust system, modified RB25 sump,
of effort into ensuring everything worked exactly as it should without any modified RX-7 front-mount intercooler, steel RB20 engine
additional modern parts on show or alterations to the original car.” mounts, Land rover rubber engine mounts, 3-core race
radiator, Holley vane fuel pump and surge tank, Bosch 044
This included connecting all of the 1970s gauges and dials and getting fuel pump, remote oil cooler
them to work flawlessly with the RB engine as well as hiding the modern
ECU and wiring in the car’s original air conditioning housing. TRANSMISSION RB25 five-speed gearbox, Subaru STi
“To anyone looking at this car, other than the engine itself, you’d never R160 limited-slip differential
know that it wasn’t 100% original,” Steve says proudly. “Of course, pop the
SUSPENSION KYB adjustable front dampers, KYB rear
bonnet or fire up the ignition and things become clear.” dampers, uprated springs, pillowball top mounts
If you are lucky enough to slip into the restored black vinyl seats and
savour that unmistakeable classic car aroma you’ll find that, unlike the BRAKES MK63 four-pot racing calipers and big discs
old carb-fed motor, the RB26 fires the instant you turn the key and the (front), standard drums at the rear
iconic six-cylinder soon settles to idle. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via WHEELS & TYRES 7.5x15in front and 11x15in rear
a five-speed RB25 gearbox and Subaru R160 limited-slip differential and Watanabe RS wheels with Toyo R888R tyres
provides a prodigious level of performance that seems slightly at odds with
the classic bodywork. EXTERIOR Tubbed rear arches, GT-R overfenders, HKS
respray in midnight purple 1, Nismo racing rear and
“It really does shift,” laughs Steve. “Luckily it came from Japan with a set
chin spoilers, GT-R front grille, GT-R badges, all chrome
of uprated MK63 four-pot calipers and big discs at the front, which were restored to mirror chrome
originally fitted to the racing Hakosukas. These really help haul you up from
the kind of speeds that it’s now capable of with ease, which is probably a INTERIOR Nismo racing steering wheel, original black vinyl
lot faster than the racing cars ever went.” seats, all period gauges connected and working as factory
And it’s the blend of classic good looks combined with potent modern
mechanicals that makes this Hakosuka such an impressive machine. Yes, it
takes a certain amount of balls to transplant an RB26 heart into a coveted
classic, but Steve has shown that with determination, an eye for detail –
and not to mention some god-like spannering skills – the rewards can far
outweigh the risks. 
What we wouldn’t give to go cruising

off into the sunset in this modern
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RENAULT MEGANE (2010-2012)
RENAULT
Words Rich Gooding Photography Renault
MEGANE 2010
-2012
The Mégane RS 250 was the difficult second album follow-up to Renault’s first
truly sporty Mégane, the RS 225. Packing 247bhp and an optional Cup chassis
featuring an LSD, the RS 250 meant business, and with examples now even
more affordable than ever, what do you need to keep an eye on if you want one?
Hot Renaults can trace their roots back to the official Renault Sport model being the Clio 172 of
Alpines and Gordinis of the 1960s and 1970s, 2000. Pant-wettingly and excitingly available in Cup
the 5 Alpine/Gordini of 1976 the first proper specification from 2002, the frippery-deleted Clio
‘modern’ La Regie hot hatch. Much more serious set the Renault and wider hot hatch standard of the
performance Renault hatches came in the shape of time, as well as the template for future trés-chaud
the 5 Turbo, Clio 16V and Williams, with the first Regies to come.

FC BUYING GUIDE
Tech specs
Model....................... RS250 (Mégane III, 2010)
Engine .....................................................1,998cc
Max power ...................... 247bhp @ 5,500rpm
Max torque ...................... 251lb ft @ 3,000rpm
Transmission ............................ 6-speed manual
Max speed .............................................155mph
0-60mph...........................................6.1 seconds
(History)
The first RS-badged Mégane arrived in 2004, The limited edition Mégane RS 265 Trophy rear bumpers. The Mégane RS was now
based on the Mégane II. Packing 222bhp burst onto the scene in 2011, its increased only offered in standard 265 spec with an
with three or five doors, the Renault Sport 261bhp and 266lb ft of torque thanks to optional Cup chassis. Power was bumped
Mégane 225 (a nod to its 225PS output) a new air intake and higher 2.5 bar turbo again to 271bhp for the RS 275 Trophy-R,
sprinted to 60mph in 6.5 seconds, and on to pressure. Knocking a tenth of a second Renault Sport’s R26.R-like riposte to the
a top speed of 149mph. In 2005, the 225 Cup off the standard 250’s 6.1s 0-60mph time, SEAT Leon Cupra 280, which set a new
included the Cup chassis option as standard, the Trophy’s mechanical mods became front-wheel drive production car record
adding drilled brake discs with a larger master standard Mégane RS fare in 2012, when on the Nürburgring. Changes included
cylinder and stiffened steering. Lighter by the 250 was killed off. The RS 265 adopted an Akrapovič titanium exhaust, Öhlins
10kg than the regular 225, it was followed by the 250’s ‘Sport’ and ‘Cup’ chassis specs, an dampers with Allevard composite coil
the 227bhp 230 Renault F1 Team R26 in 2006 obvious ‘Red Design Pack’ adding in-yer-face springs and 19in Speedline Turini wheels
– celebrating Renault’s 2005 Constructors’ red exterior highlights. Red Bull RB7 and wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
and Drivers’ Championship Formula 1 titles RB8 Editions appeared a little later, again tyres. All Mégane RS III models ended
– and the hardcore R26.R of 2009, which had celebrating Renault F1 wins. production in 2017, to make way for the
no rear seats, a polycarbonate tailgate and A refresh in 2014 added a new front new Mégane RS based on the fourth-
rear windows, a carbon-fibre bonnet and six- grille, headlights, bonnet and front and generation model.
point harnesses.
The third-generation Mégane appeared 250 Cup model came with
in 2009, the £21,995 RS 250 hitting the UK an LSD as standard
in 2010. With power cranked up to 247bhp,
the new machine adopted more coupé-like
styling, its 18in alloy wheels, front splitter,
extended sills and wheel arches, rear
diffuser and central exhaust giving a more
aggressive air. Inside, aluminum pedals and
a Renault Sport steering wheel with thumb
grips marked out the newcomer. The 2.0-litre
turbocharged four-pot engine also found
its way into a more focused – and cheaper
– 250 Cup model. A stiffer chassis, more
track focused suspension, and a limited-slip
differential aided the Cup’s sharp-handling
agility, but confusingly, buyers could spec the
standard ‘Sport’ model with the Cup chassis.
RENAULT MEGANE (2010-2012)
A few simple tweaks
What to look out for can unleash 300bhp+
The Mégane RS 250 is a robust French hot
hatch, with an almost unburstable engine
and mechanicals. Make sure that engine is
serviced regularly, though, as issues can soon
multiply. Perhaps surprisingly, the interiors
hold well for a French car, and switchgear and
trim tend not to suffer from misuse. Remaps
and exhaust upgrades can easily liberate
upwards of 300bhp, so there are plenty of
reasons to go and grab a fanciful slice of
French hot hatch action!
Bodywork & Trim

As with any used fast hatch purchase, look for
any uneven panel gaps and any imperfections
in the paintwork that may point to hidden
accident damage. As a rule, the RS Mégane
250’s body tends to survive well. “The front
bumper/splitter is commonly split/holed by “Too much boost or bad remaps on stock
stones,” says Alex White, director of Renault engines can cause bent conrods, noticed
Sport specialist AW Motorworks. “Check the with a rough idle or flashing EML.”
plastic wheel arch liners are fitted securely, However, Nick Benton, director of Renault
too, as crash damaged cars often have these Sport parts specialist Pure Motorsport says
poorly refitted. It’s also extremely common don’t rule out remaps – and an exhaust
for the door check straps to click and fail. upgrade – just make sure that they’re done
They are not mega expensive to buy from properly. “Up to 300bhp is achievable on a
Renault, but door card removal is required to stock car. A 3in downpipe upgrade gets the
change them.” turbo spooling much faster, reducing lag and
giving excellent throttle response. Stock cars
are very quiet and a full 3in exhaust system
gives a sporting edge. A remap is necessary
to suit the exhaust and really wakes it up
from stock. Good 250s normally run circa
260/265bhp stock, but ensure any remap is
done by a reputable specialist and tested on
a rolling road.”
Other issues include thermostat failures.
“These are extremely common,” says White,
“and are a cheap part, but one that’s not
exactly a five-minute fit.” and overheated discs, which can indicate
Diff and main shaft bearings are also sticking or seized rear calipers.” Top mounts
common failures, the main shaft issue can also split and anti-roll bars should be
noticeable by a loud whine in sixth gear. “The looked at for wear.
upper gearbox mount stud can also snap, “The stock suspension in standard or Cup
but it is easily changed to a high-tensile M10 chassis set-up is great for our British roads but
bolt or can be drilled out to M12,” White even the Cup setup is too soft and high for
says. Benton reckons an upgraded limited- anything other than normal road use,” says
slip diff gives the RS an aggressive edge on Benton, who recommends slight lowering
track. “The plate-type Gripper diff will aid with a good set of upgraded dampers or, for
traction on corner exit, improve turn-in and those more serious drivers, quality coilovers
generally make the Mégane so much faster for track use. “Bilstein B12 kits (£740 from
Engine & Transmission on track days or in competition.” Pure Motorsport) are great for road use,
The Mégane RS’s 1,998cc turbocharged Bilstein B14s are great for road/trackday,
four-cylinder ‘F4Rt’ engine is tough. “These Chassis and the Bilstein Clubsport kit is awesome for
units are pretty bulletproof as long as they The key to the Mégane RS’s sharp handling more serious track day or competition use.
are serviced regularly, and the auxiliary belts and little torque steer is, according to White, Accurate four-wheel alignment is also a must,
and cambelts are done on age or mileage,” their sophisticated twin axis steering system. and rear camber and toe can be adjusted by
says White. But if you don’t look after them, But, however good it is, it doesn’t mean it’s using bolt-in shims behind the stub axle.”
the problems can easily build up. “Some cars without fault. “The swivel hub bearings can Don’t skimp on tyres either.
are now suffering piston-ring land failure for wear out causing horrible noises while dry
various reasons: failing injectors, bad remaps, steering,” says White. “The wishbone bushes Interior & Electrics
pressure cast pistons from factory vs those also wear causing a knocking or for the car to Renaults – and Renault Sports – of years
cast in previous generations,” White reports. pull on/off power. And look for pink-coloured gone by haven’t enjoyed the plushest of

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“although these are much more reliable than
on Clio 172/182s!”
The hot Mégane’s stoppers shouldn’t
leave you feeling short-changed, but if they
do, Benton recommends that even a good-
quality pad upgrade can help. “The stock
setup can struggle with the 1,300kg weight.
The standard Brembo four-pot front calipers
give a firm pedal but on road cars a Ferodo
racing pad upgrade can make a big difference
– but ensure you fit a pad with a good bite
from cold!” For trackday and competition
cars, he reports that a swap to a bigger disc,
like the Performance Friction 348mm two-
piece disc and rotor, is worthwhile: “These
retain the stock Brembo caliper but with a
good weight saving and extra rotor size over
the stock 340mm discs.”
The RS250 has a quality interior
with hip-hugging sports seats Top Mods
 Bilstein B12 (road)/B14 (road/track)/
Clubsport (track) coilover suspension
cabins, but the RS 250 is surprisingly robust. kit upgrade
“Switchgear has an unusually positive and  Cooling upgrade
quality feel, and stands up to 100,000 miles  3in exhaust system downpipe and
without issues, unlike some earlier Renault 300bhp remap
Sport cars,” White says. “Steering wheels  Performance Friction 348mm two-piece
are a step up from the usual Renault quality, disc and rotor upgrade with Ferodo
too, don’t fall apart, and are great to hold, if racing pads
a touch large.”  Gripper limited-slip differential
When it comes to seats, White reports that pumps, or at least their plug, can cause
the standard pews are often a better bet than issues, but it is easily rectified.” A minor
the fancier upgraded chairs. “Seat bolster point, White also reports, is the cornering
wear is common on the Recaro front seat xenon lights on pre-facelift 250 cars are
upgrade, be it the leather in the Lux-packed “amazing” for road use, but admits there
cars or the fabric on the cloth chairs. Standard are less weighty options.
seat options don’t suffer half as badly, but
expect these cars to be £1,000 cheaper to Servicing &
reflect the value of those Recaros!”
Electrical issues aren’t commonplace
Maintenance Conclusion
As with any high performance machine, it’s
either. “Beware of ABS warning lights which While it’s far from residing in banger terrority,
essential to regularly service and maintain
can be an ABS module full of water and is a clean Mégane RS 250 can be bagged for
it. The Mégane RS 250 has 12,000-mile
a costly repair,” says White. “Auxiliary water less than £7,000, which makes it a very good
service intervals, with a typical inspection
chunk of performance car for the money.
costing around £250, but White warns
Pampered cars can be twice that, but get a
about skimping. “Pollen filters are often
good and well-looked after cheaper model,
overlooked as the clutch pedal needs to
add a few choice mods, and you’ll have
be partially removed, but it’s definitely
a fantastic value and very capable flying
worthwhile doing on any recently purchased
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Mégane, despite the service history.”
Most cars that have covered 80-100,000
miles will need a clutch, and they have a
dual mass flywheel which is recommended Contacts
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mass flywheel conversions can cause the www.pure-motorsport.co.uk
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being transmitted from the engine into the www.renaultsportclub.co.uk
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conversions for motorsport use only, but
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Mégane 250 cambelts need changing Prices
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around £500 for the cambelt and auxiliary 2010 Mégane RS 250 Cup: £8k; 96,000 miles
pump kits, water pump and the coolant. 2010 Mégane RS 250: £9.5k; 69,000 miles
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TUNING GUIDE
SUBARU
Words & Photography Dan Sherwood
IMPREZA
TUNING GUIDE
Not only an icon of the rally stages, the ‘classic’
Subaru Impreza was legendary on the street too as
the model that pushed Japanese performance cars
to the forefront of the tuning scene. Here’s how to
extract the best performance from your Scooby.
While the Impreza was a big name in rallying from the very
beginning, it took a few years to become a popular road car to
tune. But now it is one of the best all-round Japanese cars in
the scene. The original shape Impreza, commonly known as the
Classic, featured four-wheel-drive and a two-litre turbocharged
boxer engine.
WRX versions were more performance orientated, while STi
versions were built with one eye on motorsport use. Almost every
year the STi models were improved upon, with stiffer suspension,
stronger engine internals and uprated turbochargers. Beyond
conventional STi models are the RA versions, which were
specifically built with rallying in mind, adding upgrades such as
close ratio gearboxes, minimal weight, driver controlled centre
differentials, and roof vents. The most sought after models are
the two-door coupes, namely the STi Type-R, P1, and the uber
rare and expensive 2.2-litre, wide-arched WRC-aping 22B. But
whichever variant you choose, or how deep your pockets are, all
Impreza models have bags of tuning potential to be unleashed.
SUBARU IMPREZA
The Impreza’s stock internals

are good to around 400bhp
from the likes of Turbosmart will ensure no

leaking boost pressure, a common problem
with older factory items. Up until around
350bhp, the stock airbox is fine with a
replacement panel filter, but a high flow fuel
pump and colder grade spark plugs will be
needed before you can increase boost with
a remap via either an ESL board or an A’PEXi
ENGINE Power FC. Above this level, a set of 550cc
With a rally-proven 2.0-litre turbo engine, highly tunable, Imprezas are far from idiot- injectors will be needed along with a front
as well as being one of the most common proof. Engine failures are common from mount intercooler, before finally removing
Japanese performance cars in the UK, relatively simple mistakes, so a suitably the stock airbox for an induction kit with
tried and tested tuning parts to take the remapped ECU to match any tuning is cone filter – although this is best paired with
Impreza from mild to wild are plentiful – so vital. We’d recommend starting any tuning an aftermarket ECU such as a Syvecs, which
unless you’re planning on something very upgrades with a full turbo-back exhaust means the MAF sensor can be removed
unusual you won’t be stepping into the system with either a de-cat or sports cat. and pave the way for a larger turbocharger
unknown. The engines are fairly strong and The standard Impreza downpipe is hugely such as the billet items from Scoobyclinic or
capable of big power increases, and while restrictive and a good 3in system from Lateral Performance. Expect power outputs
not the most bulletproof on the market, Milltek or Scorpion will not only drastically around 400bhp at this level, which is ballistic
are plentiful, so replacements aren’t hard improve power, but improve turbo spool in an Impreza, but much more will require
to come by, and super strong upgrades too – not to mention give the Impreza that extensive and expensive internal engine
are common. However, despite being legendary exhaust note. An uprated BOV work to stay reliable.
SUSPENSION
The Impreza’s suspension was built for
The Impreza’s stock brakes ...but big brake upgrades are
the heat of battle on the stages of the are more than capable... a wise option when power
World Rally Championship, so can handle levels increase
even the most challenging back road
blasts with ease, but that doesn’t mean it
can’t be improved, especially if you have
a non-STi model that doesn’t have the
factory upgrades. We wouldn’t bother
with lowering springs and would suggest
a jump straight to a quality coilover setup
from the likes of Ohlins, Bilstein, or BC
Racing. These would provide excellent
alternatives at varying price points and
throw in the added bonus of height and
damping adjustability to tailor the setup
to you own personal preference. While
you are at it, it would be worth replacing
the bushes, which, if still original, will likely
be seriously perished and well past their
best. A full set of SuperPro polyurethane
items will be a fit and forget upgrade that
will sharpen things up a treat.
BRAKES
Just like the suspension, the brakes are also more than capable at mild levels of tune,
but start releasing the engine’s full potential, and the aging setup can soon start to feel
underpowered. The brakes themselves are much improved on STi models over their
lower-spec’d WRX siblings, but uprated pads from the likes of Ferrodo and EBC and a
disc upgrade from TarOx, will give improved stopping power on both. For big power
builds we’d recommend a multi-piston big brake kit. Options from K-Sport or EBC are
good budget buys, or you can splash out on a set from Alcon or AP Racing.

TUNING GUIDE SUBARU IMPREZA
A racing steering wheel is a
must for the interior
door to a three-door, for that accurate

22B-look. Throw on some cool motorsport
inspired rims and stick to a simple colour
scheme without adding graphics and
you’ll have one sick Scoob.
INTERIOR
The interior design of the Classic Impreza reinvigorate and de-sheen the dash and
is over 30-years-old now and looked rest of the interior trim.
pretty uninspiring even back in its heyday,
with lots of scratchy grey plastic and basic STYLE CONCLUSION
controls. Buy they do seem to wear well, There’s not much that hasn’t been done to It may be getting on a bit these days, but
with switchgear and controls standing up Classic Imprezas over the years, from wild a well sorted Classic Impreza still draws
to years of abuse, so should provide a Fast and the Furious graphics, undercar admiring glances wherever it goes. Add
decent base to make some tweaks. The neons and Lambo-style doors, to wide in that unique trademark exhaust burble
stock seats aren’t bad – in either looks, arch kits and full on rally replicas. If it were and the knowledge that there are few
comfort or support – but a pair of bucket our car however, we’d keep things classy other more capable machines across any
seats would emphasise the rally heritage, with a side of attitude with a either a full kind of terrain, and there’s a lot to like
as would a smaller dished steering wheel. WRC-style or 22B-style wide arch kit from about owning a cool tuned Subaru. Like
There are plenty of rollcage options if you ABW Motorsport. They do these cool kits all ‘90s Japanese performance cars, the
wanted to go the whole hog, or you could for either three or four door models, and prices for good examples are rising fast,
simply add some rally-style black flock to even have one that converts your four- so if you want to sample the legend that
is the original Subaru Impreza, we’d get
in there fast, but with the top money
going for mint factory standard examples,
you may get lucky a bag a pre-modified
bargain that’s already rocking the most
sought after mods, saving you the money
and grazed knuckles of doing it yourself.
CONTACT:
Scoobyclinic
www.scoobyclinic.com
Lateral Performance
www.lateralperformance.co.uk
ABW Motorsport
www.abwmotorsport.co.uk
Tarox
www.tarox.co.uk
Bilstein
www.bilstein.com
EBC
www.ebcbrakes.com
Milltek Sport
www.millteksport.com
Turbosmart
www.turbosmart.com
Impreza’s and wide arches BC Racing
are a match made in heaven
www.bc-racing.co.uk
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Fast MK8 GOLF R
Mods
The latest generation of
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If you’re looking for a modification that can make a big difference to your R’s performance,
yet not break the bank, then look no further than a set of Goodridge braided hoses. The
Volkswagen’s genre-defining
Golf R hot hatch is just as potent PTFE-line stainless steel lines resist the ‘ballooning’ that can happen with stock rubber
hoses and ensure a much firmer and more direct and predictable feel when you hit
as its ancestors, and even
the brake pedal. Coming with top quality stainless steel fittings, they offer increased
though it’s still so new the paint corrosion protection too. Available a wide variety of colours means you can even mix or
is barely dry, tuning houses have match them to your car’s colour scheme.
already jumped on it to make it
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VW’s R-branded Golfs have always been up
When VW first released its range- there with the hottest of hot hatches, and
topping Golf R variant in 2010, the Mk8 looks set to continue that trend.
it proved exactly how capable a It also looks like it will respond just as well
hot hatch could be. Fast, classy, as its forebears to tuning, meaning the
comfortable, practical and fun in standard stoppers may soon be left wanting
equal measure, there was nothing when the power curve begins to skyrocket.
it couldn’t do and it soon became With this in mind, Tarox has developed a
one of the country’s most desirable set of uprated 356mm fully-floating discs
and performance pads for the latest R,
cars. Packing a 267bhp 2.0-litre
which combine solid billet construction
engine, the option of a DSG twin-
and grooved faces for maximum stopping
clutch or manual transmission and power and minimum weight. Used in
the excellent Haldex 4Motion four- conjunction with a set of Strada road pads,
wheel drive system as standard, or Corsa track pads, which provide greater
it was a significant step up in bite and improved endurance, even at
class and performance from VW’s elevated temperatures, and you’ve got a
previous R-badged Golf the Mk5 Golf that’ll stop like it’s hit a brick wall.
R32. Available as either a three or
five-door it could be as discreet as
you wanted it to be, but also made
a cracking base for tuning and
modifications.
The Mk7 R carried on the trend
and raised power to 296bhp, while
the very latest Mk8 model ramps
things up even further to 316bhp
with a meaty 310lb ft of tyre-
shredding torque. This equates to a
claimed – and likely conservative –
0-62mph sprint time of 4.7 seconds
and on to an electronically-limited
155mph, although you now only
get five doors to choose from and
there’s no manual gearbox either.
No matter though, because with a MILLTEK SPORT EXHAUST SYSTEM
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has, or that you’re lacking a third The range-topping R may have a more roarty
pedal, because a tuned R is truly a soundtrack than the humble GTi, but it can still
serious piece of kit. So, to give you be enhanced further with a suitably free-flowing
an idea of some of the mods that are exhaust system such as those from Milltek
already available for this uber-new Sport. The Midlands-based pipework gurus
model, take a gander opposite, as have developed a range of exhaust options for
the new Mk8 R that will liberate not only the
we highlight the upgrades we would
2.0-litre engine’s sound potential, but maximise
make if it were our car, and our cash its performance potential too. A range of cool
on the line… tailpipe options are also available to tailor the look
of the system to your car too.
ROTIFORM LAS-R WHEELS
PRICE: From £1272.48
CONTACT: rotiform.com
Like most modern hot hatches, the latest
Golf R can swallow some sizeable hoops
under its cavernous arches and a set of
8.5 x 19in Rotiform LAS-Rs should be no
problem to fit. The 18 slim spokes are
made using cast monoblock construction
and feature an additional bracing ring that
runs through them and offers a cool look,
plus exceptional strength, meaning these
radical rims will not buckle under pressure.
Available in either gloss silver or matt black,
they are a classy option for any Golf, but
would suit the range-topping R to a tee.
We just don’t fancy cleaning them much!
AIR LIFT AIR RIDE

PRICE: From £3169.99
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The Golf R has great handling out of the box, but to make the
most of the discreet looks, a decent drop is required to ensure
your flashy new rims have a suitably snug place to call home.
Coilovers are the obvious option, but with today’s potholed and
speed bump strewn roads, what you gain in chassis dynamics
and good looking lows, you lose in practicality and ride comfort.
You can retain the best of both worlds though, with an Air Lift
Performance air-ride kit. An off the shelf solution is available for
the Mk8 R starting at £3169.99 for a pressure-based 3P system
using performance front struts and Slam rear bags. This base
level kit will go from laying frame to monster truck at the press
of a button. For those that want a more control, you can opt for
the £3519.99 3H system, which offers both pressure and height
based control, which will automatically adjust to keep your car
level and at the prescribed height. Clever stuff!

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ENGINE OILS
Far more than just a lubricant, modern motor oils are very complex blends that are vital to
the overall health of an internal combustion engine. To find out more, we spoke to LIQUI
MOLY’S Oliver Kuhn, as he explains just why this versatile fluid is so precious and needs to
be considered with utmost care.
Q. WHAT DOES ENGINE OIL DO?

A. Although the main task of engine oil is
to lubricate things, it also has many more
jobs: it cools the engine components; it
removes deposits and transports them
to the oil filter; it seals the piston rings;
and it protects the metal surfaces from
corrosion.
Q. WHAT DO THE DIFFERENT GRADES

OF OIL MEAN?
A. There are many different grades of
oil available, and the most common
measure to differentiate them still is the
viscosity (e.g. 5W-30). However, this is a
little outdated these days. In the past,
viscosity was the defining factor to keep
different oils apart, but today the world
of oils has become far more complex,
and viscosity is just one of many factors
to consider. More important in modern Q. ARE ALL ENGINE OILS THE SAME? These additive packages make up to 30
engines, are the specifications issued A. Are all cars the same? Of course per cent of the total oil volume and are
by associations such as API, ACEA, not. The same applies to engine oils. crucial for the engine oil. Without the
and ILSAC, or by the manufacturers There are many similarities but there additive packages, an engine running
themselves. are also many differences. The most plain base oil would suffer severe
obvious one is the different viscosities. damage after just a few miles.
Q. WHY ARE THERE DIFFERENT Then there are the different ingredients:
SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER GRADES mineral or synthetic base oils, plus the
OF OIL? many different additive packages. Their
A. Because different manufacturers combination leads to a multitude of
follow slightly different approaches different oil properties, adapted to the
to engine technology; this results in individual requirements of the different
different requirements for the engine oil. engine technologies. Therefore, you
It’s best to think of modern engine oils need a specific oil to suit a specific
as spare parts designed to fit specific engine.
applications, rather than as general
lubricants. Q. WHAT’S IN AN ENGINE OIL?
A modern engine needs an oil A. Engine oil consists of two main
that precisely meets a strict set of ingredients: base oils, and the additive
requirements. Pouring in the wrong oil packages. Base oils are what you
is like installing an incorrect replacement would typically describe as the actual
part. The crucial difference here is that ‘oil’. There are many different types
there is a safety net when trying to fit the of base oil, but the true performance
wrong physical parts – they just won’t fit. of a modern engine oil comes from
However, when you pour in the wrong the additive packages. It is these that
oil you won’t notice immediately, so you protect the engine from wear, keep it
need to be sure you’ve got a suitable clean, protect from corrosion, suppress
product before you install it. foaming, and define the viscosity range.
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MOTORSPORT
DRIVER INTERVIEW:
JAMIE TONKS
How did you get into motorsport? wet conditions, I qualified third. It might not 230bhp, 1200kg. Doesn’t sound amazing,
For the last 15 years I had been a regular track sound much, but we were so happy that in the however, engineered by some super talented
day enthusiast doing as many as 25 a year all worst possible conditions with severe rain, in a people with some seriously fast drivers
over the UK and Europe through the main car with semi-slick tyres, we were instantly able and sticky tyres, they are an absolute riot
British organisers. But after a chance meeting to run towards the front. We finished the race to drive. They reward commitment and are
with a driver coach and BTCC race engineer fourth, however I showed that even in your mid actually quite intimidating the first time you
in 2019, a conversation of doing something 30s you can give something a go and make a drive one, but once you get comfortable with
more competitive was discussed. Following good effort of it. how direct the front is and how loose the rear
this a pre-arranged test with a Civic Cup race Which is your favourite circuit to race on is, they can deliver super close racing and great
team was organised, where I was instantly on and why? lap times.
what was considered front running pace, so Thruxton. There is only one way to drive What is the best thing about racing in Civic
we went about planning to compete in 2020 Thruxton – flat out! The whole lap is just Cup?
for the first time. amazing. Church Corner flat out is something The standard is super high with a large
Have you raced in any other series? that takes commitment, bravery and amazing proportion of the grid capable of winning.
So far only the Civic Cup, which is organised by skill. 20 Civics bunched up two and three wide The Championship organisers have a great
Maximum Motorsport. through the fast corners at 125mph is why I pyramid system with the Civic Cup, VW
What has been your racing career highlight made the step up to go racing. Cup, and the TCR TCT trophy all providing
so far? You currently race an EP3 in the Civic Cup natural progression. Due to how competitive
During my first event in July 2020, in incredibly series, what’s that like? the series is, I honestly think if you can win
CIRCUIT PROFILE: SNETTERTON

Each month, we’ll dissect one of the country’s top tracks to give you the edge on your next trackday
After a major redevelopment in 2011, the rural East Anglian track After that you’ve got two new wide double-apex corners in
was acquired by MotorSport Vision – who already own Oulton Oggies and Williams before joining the awesome Bentley Straight.
Park, Cadwell and Brands Hatch – and offers high speed action Be sure to scrub some speed before the tightening left, right
and good overtaking opportunities. With three tracks, the longest through Brundle and Nelson. The trick here is not to overestimate
‘300’ configuration taking inspiration from iconic sections at Monza, the sharpness of the initial left and leave yourself in the wrong gear
Imola and Montreal, it is in constant use for trackdays all year round. for the sharp right that leads you into the legendary Bomb Hole.
Starting on the Senna Straight, the first corner is a long right- A gem of UK racing, this fast right-hander demands commitment
hander, Riches, that allows you to run to the edge of the track and swiftly leads into a rapid approach into Coram – a daunting and
before entering Montreal hairpin, which was originally modelled deceptively long and wide right-hander.
on Montreal’s famous Casino Hairpin. This leads to the infield (also From there it’s hard on the brakes and carefully transfer the
used for the short ‘100’ circuit) and the fast left-handers of Palmer, weight before the 90° left at Murrays. Getting the drive out of here
Agostini and Hamilton. is crucial, as it will give you the advantage as you head back onto
CIRCUIT
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ACTIVE
DAMPERS
Tweaking the damping settings on

in Civic Cup you can win in lots of other about driving. I tend to take the day easy. Drink
your coilovers can be a tricky business
championships, as previous winners have lots of water and keep myself focused on as the controls are often tucked away
shown over recent times. starting the race well. out of reach under the bonnet or in the
How does your race car compare to a What advice would you give to anyone boot via the strut tops, or attached to
standard road version? wanting to get into racing? the damper body itself, meaning you
All the control parts are available for people Just go and do it! I spent about 15 years need to try and get under the wheel
to put on their road car. However, with no thinking about doing it and should of given arches to adjust them. With TEIN’s
EDFC Active and a set of compatible
compromise to setup and the cars always in it a go sooner. There are so many series in
TEIN coilovers however, a dash
top condition, they are quite a bit faster than a the UK run by great organisers designed to mounted electronic controller makes
road-going version. reflect different situations, budgets and levels it possible to adjust damping force
If you could race in any car or series, what of commitment, all of which give that thrill and from the driver’s seat by controlling
would it be? sense of competition from racing a Citroen C1 stepping motors installed on each
I’d really like to race in the TCR championship. to a British touring car. shock absorber. Settings can be
stored for race, street and comfort
As we share the race meeting with them I can’t
and recalled in an instant plus a
believe how fast they are and the standard of built-in G-Sensor also allows G-force
the front running drivers is impressive. Also, actuated automatic adjustment while
one day I have a huge desire to race at the driving and an additional automatic
Nürburgring 24 hour race. speed-sensitive adjustment feature is
How do prepare yourself for race day? available with the use of an optional
GPS kit.
Luckily for me I have a great support group
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Rachel and tuners Area Motorsport who look included)
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DAN’S MAZDA RX-8 P090
Battery bites the dust and needs replacing... Yuasa to the rescue!
START NEVER FINISHED
MAIN MODS: RESPRAY IN BMW AUSTIN YELLOW, TAROX BBK, OHLINS COILOVERS, ROTA WHEELS
OLLIE’S VW UP! GTI P092

The Up! gets down with some new KW Variant 3 coilovers
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DAN B’S HONDA FN2 TYPE R P000
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DAN’S EP3 TYPE R P000

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MAIN MODS: TTS SUPERCHARGER, FORGED ENGINE, FK2 SEATS, BC COILOVERS, MFACTORY LSD

FAST PROJECTS
New Yuasa YBX3030 battery
kicked the RX-8 back into life
DAN’S MAZDA RX-8

The lockdown has taken another victim as the RX-8’s battery becomes
the latest part to succumb to 18-months without use
It’s official. Cars don’t like standing tried to keep on top of periodically its way out, than get stuck when it has
idle. They long to be let free to roam starting the car and running it for completely died.
the open road and gulp down super a while to try and keep the battery This seemed to be the case for
unleaded like Gazza on a gin-fuelled happy and alive. the RX-8, so we got on the blower
bender. Proof of this comes from Unfortunately, this wouldn’t last long to battery specialists Yuasa for a new
the RX-8, which has pretty much sat and eventually the periods that the one. A YBX3030 was deemed the way
untouched since March 2020, and is battery would actually hold a decent to go and was sent out with next day
now beginning to protest its enforced charge were getting shorter and delivery. The £128.02 battery is good
exile with various gremlins throwing shorter until even daily use became for 30,000 engine starts and 630 cold
spanners into the works. impossible. This was partly due to cranking amps, making it ideal for the
First it was the oil metering pump the hotter summer temperatures, RX-8’s Renesis rotary engine.
which went kaput and needed that actually speeds up the chemical Swapping the batteries over is a
replacing with a secondhand reaction inside the battery causing it piece of cake, simply grab your 10mm
alternative, and now it’s the battery to discharge faster. This means that spanner and remove the terminals
that has given up the ghost. Drat! the battery gradually gets weaker, before reversing the process with the
We had our doubts about the vitality until the winter, where it needs a new one dropped into place.
of the RX-8’s battery for some time, as bigger hit to get the engine started The RX-8 now has the power to start
it first showed that it wasn’t feeling at and will likely fail. If you think your on the very first crank and is back in
its best way back in the middle of last battery is not as strong as it usually business. Nice one Yuasa!
year, when it refused to start one day. is, then try a charger that has a Until next month! ■
However, we simply put that down to reconditioning cycle. If this doesn’t
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If you were to ask me which single I also have the intentions of getting the car of a specialist in track/tuner cars, and it isn’t
modification I would make to any car, my back on track in the future. Therefore, with a a role which all garages can take on, so I
answer would always be coilovers. A good simple twist of the compression and rebound enlisted the help of MG Auto Motorsport
chassis setup is a characteristic I highly adjusters, I can tailor my suspension setup in Derbyshire to do the job five-days after
value, and I’ve had a history of owning small, between road and track. Happy days! installation.
nimble and sub-150bhp cars, as I believe the To fit the new setup, I find myself back at It’s been three weeks since the alignment,
best parties are in the bends! Not only that, the trusted Midlands-based VAG-specialists so how do they feel? Superb! But that’s
but lowering your car and minimising that Dubunit, a business run by Matt Roberts no surprise. Having both rebound and
arch gap makes any car look 10 times better who has a wealth of experience for all things compression set on the middle setting has
in my opinion. VAG. Without a doubt, this job was a walk significantly improved the chassis’ ability
Back in 2018 it was my very own UP in the park for Matt. It’s a simple case of at higher speeds, and the car now takes
GTi that was the first ever to feature a set removing the necessary nuts and bolts and the bigger bumps far better than it did
of KW coilovers. KW began by releasing replacing the original unit with the new before. More importantly, it feels and looks
the street-focused Variant 1 coilover with KW’s. We set the front and rear ride height like a little low-riding race car. To conclude
factory damping settings and ride height to where we wanted it to be and jobs a this review, if you’re looking to treat your
adjustment only. Now, almost three-years good’un. However, it’s always recommended pride and joy with some new coilovers then
later, as more and more tuners have been getting a professional on the job if you have consider your car’s purpose. For daily duties
busy developing upgrades for these boxy little knowledge of the process. a height adjustable setup like the V1 will
little belters, KW revealed their upgraded Once you fit a set of coilovers, it’s significantly improve your car’s performance
Variant 3 coilovers, which feature height and extremely important you get your alignment and appearance. But, if you have the extra
damping adjustment. And that’s what I will done. But before doing so, it’s highly budget, then a fully adjustable setup like
be replacing my existing V1 coilovers with. recommended that you run any new coilover the V3 will offer another level of wow-factor!
Is damping adjustment really worth it? To for as long as you can prior to alignment, If you’re ever in need of extra advice, the
me, yes, but that’s entirely my own personal this will allow the brand new coilovers time guru’s at KW are always more than happy
preference. I’ve always favoured a firmer to settle to prevent any alterations after to help!
ride that reduces body roll where I feel more the alignment. In my case we’re needing
connected to the feedback I’m receiving a full geometry setup dialing-in to get the
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